In the Northeast, over 3.5 million children are believed to have had malnutrition screenings, while there are roughly over 5 million malnourished children nationwide.

Nigeria and the sub-Saharan region of Africa are currently concerned about the issue of food security. People affected by this insurgency still lack access to quality health care and nutrition, despite the fact that farmer/herder conflicts in the North Central and banditry in the Northwest continue to cripple agricultural activities in these regions, making it extremely difficult for the local population to provide for their basic needs.