Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, is scheduled to attend the upcoming Second United Nations Food Systems Summit slated to hold in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This high-profile summit brings together global leaders, policymakers, experts, and stakeholders to deliberate on innovative solutions for transforming food systems worldwide.
Shettima’s participation underscores Nigeria’s commitment to addressing critical challenges related to food security, sustainable agriculture, and nutrition within the country and across Africa. The summit, convened under the auspices of the United Nations, aims to accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 2, which focuses on ending hunger and promoting sustainable agriculture.
During the summit, Shettima is expected to engage with international counterparts on strategies to enhance agricultural productivity, support smallholder farmers, and encourage investment in resilient food supply chains. Nigeria has faced persistent challenges such as climate change impacts, insurgency-related disruptions, and infrastructural deficits that have affected its food systems. By participating in this global forum, the Vice President aims to bring home insights and partnerships that can bolster national efforts to achieve food self-sufficiency and improve nutrition outcomes for millions of Nigerians.
The Second UN Food Systems Summit in Addis Ababa is also a platform to showcase Nigeria’s progress and commitments towards innovative agricultural reforms and technology adoption. It provides an opportunity for the country to collaborate with international agencies, donor partners, and private sector players to strengthen its food systems amidst growing population demands and environmental pressures.
As the summit unfolds, all eyes will be on Vice President Shettima’s contributions and the potential policy shifts that may arise to support Nigeria’s broader food security agenda. This event is a pivotal moment for Nigeria to reinforce its role in global discussions aimed at building sustainable, equitable, and resilient food systems for future generations.
