CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF HUNGER AND FOOD INSECURITY ON DEMOCRATIC REGIME IN DAMBOA LGA, BORNO STATE
Aishatu Umar Dahiru, Mohammed Ali Mechanic Ph.D and Mohammed Bala Adamu
Volume 5 Issue 1
Abstract
This study examined the causes and effects of hunger and food insecurity in Damboa Local Government Area, Nigeria. The study utilized survey research design using qualitative. Data were collected through surveys with 120 residents of Damboa LGA. Respondents provided insights into the multifaceted nature of food insecurity, shedding light on employment opportunities, poverty levels, and access to credit, education, and infrastructure. The findings reveals that consensus among respondents on the significant role of unemployment, poverty, and limited access to credit in fostering food insecurity. Divergent opinions emerged regarding the impact of poor infrastructure, emphasizing the nuanced nature of local challenges. The study also reveals a unanimous agreement on the link between food insecurity and increased instances of malnutrition, emphasizing the urgency of targeted health interventions. The research concludes that the complexity of food security challenges in Damboa LGA and advocates for context-specific interventions. The study recommends that employment generation programs, financial inclusion initiatives, poverty alleviation strategies, and targeted health interventions. The findings contribute valuable insights to the global discourse on combating hunger and inform policymakers and practitioners in developing holistic strategies for sustainable food security. Keywords: Food, insecurity and Security
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