Food Insecurity in Nigerian Society “The Result of Social-Political Conflict”

Abstract

The attainment of national security by a country depends on its ability to guarantee total sustenance for its populace.  Food security is a core element of both internal and external security.  However, attainment of food security will be a mirage where socio-political conflict is the order of the day.  This study observes that food security in Nigeria is an element of the agricultural system and its insecurity is a threat to other forms of security.  It observes concept of food security and socio-political cum economic factors militating against food security.  Thus, the study concludes on the way forwards to attainment of food security which is the bed rock of internal security.