In early October, the United Nations announced the release of $5 million to assist flood victims in Nigeria, highlighting the urgent need for support.

Francesca Piccin, head of the Red Cross sub-delegation in northeast Nigeria, emphasized that while support is being intensified, it remains insufficient as the needs far exceed available resources.

The International Committee of the Red Cross estimates that over six million people in the Lake Chad region will face food shortages in the coming months due to the dual impacts of conflict and climate change.

Currently, Nigeria holds the highest number of hungry individuals globally, with 32 million people facing acute hunger, which stifles economic growth and fuels social unrest.

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has warned of more flooding as the rainy season peaks, urging stakeholders to take action in vulnerable areas.

Violence in the Lake Chad region has surged by 58% in the first half of 2024, compounding the food crisis and increasing the urgency for humanitarian assistance.

Reports indicate a 24% rise in child malnutrition in hospitals supported by the Red Cross, with severe cases increasing by nearly 40% this year.

The prolonged armed conflict has displaced millions, destroyed livelihoods, and severely limited access to agricultural land, further worsening the food crisis.

This year's heavy floods have devastated farmlands, destroying seeds and hopes for a successful harvest following a lean season.

Jigawa state in the North-west was particularly hard-hit in 2023, suffering significant damage to farmlands that local farmers rely on for staple food.

Nigeria is grappling with severe food insecurity, exacerbated by inflation, natural disasters, and ongoing armed conflict, despite its vast arable land and resources.

The impacts of climate change and persistent violence, particularly from Boko Haram, have significantly increased cases of severe malnutrition in the country.