Distracting Politics and a Looming Food Crisis in Nigeria by Frank Tietie

As the fevers of political permutations are rising among Nigerians over the coming 2023 elections, many forget that issues of national security are far beyond the present scourge of terrorism, banditry and kidnapping. The United Nations and the Economist have predicted a food crisis in the developing world in 2022 and beyond, particularly in Africa, which would have severe consequences in terms of political and economic stability. The ongoing mass protests in Sri Lanka which have sacked its government over lack of food should serve as a warning to Nigeria…