Vom, Nigeria – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), through its...
A journey to Chibok
16 November 2015
16 November 2015
FAO provides humanitarian assistance in the three most affected North Eastern States of Nigeria
Repeated attacks on civilians from Boko Haram have led to massive displacements and negatively impacted livelihoods in North Eastern Nigeria. Displaced people rely on the limited resources of their host communities, placing the most vulnerable households under...
Partnership for Sustainable Rice Systems Development in Africa
FAO together with key players in the rice value chain in Africa and high level government representatives have launched a comprehensive Programme for Rice Development in Africa for the benefit of rice farmers, national and international partners as well as private sector actors...
FAO Director-General meets Nigeria’s Minister for Agriculture
20 November 2014
20 November 2014
“Nutrition is the key” - Akinwunni Ayo Adesina
Rome – FAO Director-General José Graziano da Silva today met with Nigeria’s Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development, His Excellency Akinwunni Ayo Adesina, who is in Rome to attend the Second International Conference on Nutrition (ICN2) taking place this week.
The ICN2 is an...
Policy Makers, Aquaculture and Fish Health in Africa: new
05 November 2014
05 November 2014
An aquatic biosecurity governance workshop bringing together more than 120 participants from Africa was held in Durban, South Africa between 05 and 07 November 2014.
The workshop, whose objective was to support sustainable aquatic food security for dietary animal protein and livelihoods through responsible aquaculture, kicked off with discussions on trends...