Teva Foods, an Agricultural-technology organization committed to transforming agriculture in Nigeria, has raised concerns over the ageing demographic of farmers across the country, warning that it poses a serious threat to national food security.
The Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Teva Foods, Mr. Chima Christian, sounded the alarm during a press briefing on Wednesday, noting that the backbone of Nigeria’s food infrastructure is dominated by middle-aged and elderly rural farmers.
“The backbone of Nigeria’s food system is ageing—and unless we act now, our future food security is at risk.”
— Chima Christian, CEO, Teva Foods
According to him, the situation is unsustainable and demands urgent intervention if Nigeria hopes to meet the food needs of its expanding population.
