In July 28% of households in Nigeria have inadequate food consumption during the 2022 lean season. This marks a one percentage point increase compared to last year. Almost 40% of households in BAY states have inadequate food consumption in July during the current the lean season. Compared to June, July saw a slight decrease in inadequate food consumption, which can be partly explained by the Eid celebrations and the increased meat consumption. However prevalence remains higher compared to
The northeastern and northwestern states show significantly higher levels of deprivation and vulnerability in terms of food consumption, coping and nonmonetary poverty.
Countrywide in July, 64% of cultivating households have some food stocks remaining. However, only 13% have stocks that will last longer than a month. Stock levels have significantly reduced compared to the start of the lean season. In the BAY states, only 33% of cultivating households have some food stocks remaining. However, only 16% have stocks that will last longer than a month.