Former President launches Nigeria’s Zero Hunger strategic plan to end hunger by 2030

On 11 January 2017, former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, launched a strategic plan and roadmap to achieve zero hunger by 2030. The plan titled, “Synthesis Report of the Nigeria Zero Hunger Strategic Review” articulates what Nigeria needs to do to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 2 (SDG2)—one of the recently adopted global goals that seeks to “end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture” by 2030

January 17, 2017 - Last update: February 10, 2023

On 11 January 2017, former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, launched a strategic plan and roadmap to achieve zero hunger by 2030. The plan titled, “Synthesis Report of the Nigeria Zero Hunger Strategic Review” articulates what Nigeria needs to do to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 2 (SDG2)—one of the recently adopted global goals that seeks to “end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture” by 2030. The 60-page home-developed document reflects Nigerians’ perspectives as to what steps need to be taken to win the battle against hunger and malnutrition.

The plans inauguration will be backed with immediate implementation in four states of the federation—Benue, Ebonyi, Ogun and Sokoto beginning this January. In January 2019 eight more states will be added and by January 2021, all 36 States plus Abuja will be included.

We are here to begin a new journey that will redefine the destiny of hundreds of millions of people in Africa in general and Nigeria in particular. This day is significant as we put our efforts together to launch the Nigeria Zero Hunger road map that will unlock the potential of our nation and emancipate our dear country from the shackles of hunger and poverty”

Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, former President of Nigeria.

The former President, who chaired the synthesis, noted that the establishment of the Nigeria Zero Hunger Forum based at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), would ensure that recommendations contained in the Synthesis Report and the individual Subcommittee reports are implemented. He also commended President Muhammadu Buhari for endorsing the Nigeria Zero Hunger Strategic Review and lauded Ms Ertharin Cousin, Executive Director of the World Food Programme (WFP) for funding. He gave special thanks to the African Development Bank (AfDB) for providing the majority of the funds which financed the Review.