Covid-19 Pandemic Implications on Food Security in Nigeria: Assessement of Views and Opinions

This article reviews COVID-19 pandemic implications on food security in Nigeria. On records, it is known that COVID-19 pandemic has affected the socio-economic status of farmers through the reduction of agricultural activities, health and income. Investigations on the impacts of the pandemic indicate that price increase of consumables like food items of about 13% in Nigeria. Consequently, we suggest that, vulnerable households be assisted with cash transfers through banks and to improve credit access to agricultural inputs supply chains so that the required goal of food security to the population is enhanced.