BACKGROUND

 

Borno State, situated in Northeastern Nigeria within the southern basin of Lake Chad, boasts a rich cultural heritage and significant historical importance. For over a decade, the state has faced challenges due to insurgency led by Non-state Armed Groups (NSAG). This conflict has resulted in numerous issues, including security concerns from terrorism, displacement, and humanitarian crises. Additionally, there is limited access to essential services such as healthcare, education, and sanitation. Environmental degradation and the impacts of climate change further characterize the state. The humanitarian and security context in Borno State is complex and fragile. Some studies were indicating with an estimated 88% of households were  food insecure due to food inflation and other interlinked challenges; about 90% of farmers were unable to engage in farming due to lack of capital, inability to purchase farm inputs and access related challenges[1].

 

[1] Food Security and Nutrition Situation in Jere LGA, Borno State, Nigeria

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Despite the efforts of Borno State , the security situation continues to make humanitarian access difficult in many areas of Borno State and is also seriously disrupting the region's economy. Cross-border

trade supplying the main cereal and livestock markets throughout the eastern Sahel has been severely disrupted, leading to high prices for basic prices of basic foodstuffs. Some farmers have left their lands and casual employment is falling, preventing the poorest Nigerians and many foreign migrants of essential income.