The Executive Secretary, National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, Tony Ojukwu, has called for urgent efforts to address food insecurity in Nigeria.

He made the call in a statement to commemorate the 2022 World Food Day which is celebrated on Oct. expressed concern over the rising food prices being experienced across the country.

According to him, the current food crisis is mostly affecting the less privileged Nigerians especially the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs).

He urged government at all levels to stem insecurity to the barest minimum, prepare for climate change by strictly adhering to early warning signals to mitigate its effect on farmlands as well as support and encourage farmers to migrate to mechanized farming to achieve bumper harvests and abundant food for all.