Moving Nigeria Towards Health And Food Sovereignty 

The country’s health and agricultural systems remain fragile, heavily reliant on imports whether it’s pharmaceutical products or food staples. 

This dependence undermines national resilience and leaves millions vulnerable to external shocks. When global supply chains are disrupted, as seen during the COVID-19 pandemic, or when economic conditions tighten, the consequences are disproportionately felt by Nigeria’s poor. 

Food sovereignty, in particular, goes beyond availability; it involves empowering local farmers, preserving indigenous farming practices, and ensuring that Nigerians have control over how and what they eat.

However, this goal is threatened by the growing influence of industrial farming models backed by international actors like the Gates Foundation. 

The so-called “Green Revolution” in Africa promotes high-input, high-output systems that rely heavily on genetically modified (GMO) seeds and synthetic fertilizers, sidelining traditional agricultural methods. While these approaches may boost yields temporarily, they contribute to soil degradation, reduced biodiversity, and long-term environmental harm. Sub-Saharan Africa holds roughly 25% of the world’s arable land but produces just 10% of its agricultural output. This gap reflects more than just untapped potential it shows a system vulnerable to exploitation.