Nigeria's Agriculture Ministry Calls for Prayer to End Food Shortages

Nigeria's Agriculture Ministry has called on staff to engage in prayer and fasting to address the nation's escalating food shortages, a move that has ignited discussions about the government's approach to the crisis. Critics question the efficacy of spiritual measures in tackling tangible issues like the 33 million Nigerians projected to face food insecurity by August 2025.
While the ministry emphasizes the importance of spiritual support, many argue that practical solutions are needed. The African Development Bank's $2.2 billion initiative to establish agricultural processing zones in 28 states aims to enhance food security and create jobs, highlighting a preference for actionable strategies over spiritual appeals.
With 31 million Nigerians already facing acute food shortages, the call for prayer underscores the urgency for effective, tangible interventions to address the nation's hunger crisis.