34.8m Hungry Nigerians: The Muted Disaster that Should Shape 2027 Elections
Chineme Okafor The number of Nigerians facing acute food insecurity in 2026 ought to be central in the 2027 elections discourse, in particular, the presidential debates. The implications of this
The number of Nigerians facing acute food insecurity in 2026 should be a central issue in the upcoming 2027 elections, particularly during presidential debates. The far-reaching implications of this crisis are too important to ignore as the country prepares for the polls. The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) reported in June 2026 that 34.8 million Nigerians face or are already facing high levels of food insecurity.
To comprehend the magnitude of this figure, consider that Norway's entire population is around 5.5 million people. The number of hungry Nigerians is equivalent to more than six Norways in population, making it larger than the combined populations of Norway, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, and Switzerland.
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