Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, has faulted opposition events for politicising the October 2026 Cadre Harmonisé food security evaluation.
In an announcement on Monday, Kyari mentioned the report is getting used as a political marketing campaign instrument, describing it as a disservice to Nigerians going through actual hardship.
“The Cadre Harmonisé is a technical early-warning system developed by the Permanent Inter-State Committee for Drought Control in the Sahel, CILSS, in collaboration with partners such as the FAO, WFP, UNICEF and the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, IPC,” he defined.
The Minister dismissed claims by opposition events linking the projected determine of 33.5 million Nigerians anticipated to face extreme food and diet insecurity between June and August 2027 to President Bola Tinubu’s doable re-election bid.
He described the claims as false and politically motivated, noting that the projection is seasonal and covers the lean interval.
He added that the determine really represents a slight enchancment in comparison with the 2026 projection of 34.8 million.
While acknowledging that food insecurity stays a critical nationwide problem, Kyari mentioned progress in addressing it is not going to be instant.
“The government will continue to use findings from the Cadre Harmonisé to guide interventions, support farmers and ensure access to safe, nutritious and affordable food for Nigerians,” he assured.
