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Population Growth, Socioeconomic Factors, and Food Security: Insights from Nigeria

In: Economic Transformation in Sub-Saharan Africa, Volume II

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  • Evans S. Osabuohien

    (Covenant University, Centre for Economic Policy and Development Research (CEPDeR)
    DePECOS Institutions and Development Research Centre (DIaDeRC))

  • Oluwatosin D. Edafe

    (Covenant University, Centre for Economic Policy and Development Research (CEPDeR)
    Centre for the Study of the Economies of Africa (CSEA))

  • Romanus Osabohien

    (Covenant University, Centre for Economic Policy and Development Research (CEPDeR)
    DePECOS Institutions and Development Research Centre (DIaDeRC)
    The Energy University)

Abstract

In this study, we investigate food security, population growth and socioeconomic factors in Nigeria. The study draws insight from the data sourced from the World Bank and FAO, and applies the stylised facts, using figures and schematic model to achieve its objectives. Results from the study show that there is a significant increase on acute food insecurity in Nigeria. It implies that between 2015 and 2022, the proportion of those who are food insecure increased by 45.67%. This study presents the context which proves that tackling shocks associated with socioeconomic exposures and implementing strategies to curb the growth rate of population are essential steps to actualising food and nutrition security as encapsulated in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly, SDG-2. We recommend the immediate action for targeted policy frameworks, which should include, but not limited to, the extension of social safety net programmes and stronger stakeholder engagement to ameliorate socioeconomic vulnerabilities.

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  • Evans S. Osabuohien & Oluwatosin D. Edafe & Romanus Osabohien, 2026. "Population Growth, Socioeconomic Factors, and Food Security: Insights from Nigeria," Springer Books, in: Ayodotun Stephen Ibidunni & Evans S. Osabuohien (ed.), Economic Transformation in Sub-Saharan Africa, Volume II, pages 159-173, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-031-77817-9_6
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-77817-9_6
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