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Nigeria: Nigeria Food Security Outlook January 2014 to June 2014

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Source: Famine Early Warning System Network
Country: Nigeria
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Crisis food insecurity in the northeast

Key Messages

The country’s main harvest has concluded, increasing food availability and access. In general, the harvest was favorable due to a lack of major shocks (e.g. flooding, pest infestation, and drought) and increased access to inputs. Consequently, most of the population will be in Minimal food insecurity (IPC Phase 1) between January and June.

The Boko Haram conflict in the northeast persists. Substantial populations have been displaced in Borno, Yobe, and Adamawa states, limiting farming, market access, and income-generating activities. Crop production was also below average in these areas. Households in Borno and Yobe states are worst affected and projected to remain in Crisis (IPC Phase 3) acute food insecurity during the January to June period.

Households in localized areas of the north-central and southwestern parts of the country were affected by flooding and dry spells, which resulted in a below average harvest. By April, poor households will be reliant on market purchases and face high prices to access food. Households in Niger state are most affected and are expected to face Stressed (IPC Phase 2) acute food insecurity between April and June.


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