On March 26, 2025, stakeholders across Plateau State gathered in Jos to chart a clear path for implementing the Right to Food Act. Convened by GIFSEP with support from Oxfam in Nigeria, the dialogue brought together voices from government, civil society, media, farmers, persons with disabilities, and youth groups.

The Right to Food Act, signed into law in 2023, affirms that every Nigerian has the legal right to safe, nutritious, and adequate food. Yet, millions continue to face hunger daily, including in Plateau, a state rich in agriculture but plagued by food insecurity worsened by conflict and climate change. GIFSEP’s Executive Director, Dr. David Michael Terungwa, called for urgent, coordinated action to move the law from paper to people. “Food is not just about economics, it’s a matter of human rights and social justice,” he said.

Stakeholders at the event proposed strategic actions: increasing awareness through community radio and social media, aligning state advocacy with Plateau’s ₦17.82 billion agriculture budget, and leveraging the state’s Strategic Plan for Agriculture. A communiqué with recommendations was prepared for submission to the Commissioner for Agriculture and the Governor. A working group was also formed to ensure sustained advocacy and government engagement, positioning Plateau State as a potential model for the Act’s implementation nationwide.The message was clear: Ending hunger in Nigeria demands more than policy, it requires commitment, collaboration, and grassroots action.