Scientists Advocate Shared Responsibility To Boost Food Security

Stakeholders at the Nigeria Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST) have called for stronger collaboration among government, academia and industry players to tackle food insecurity.
They made the call at the just concluded NIFST (FIIRO Zone) Biennial Conference with the theme ‘Hand in Hand for Better Foods and Better Future’, in Lagos..
In his opening remarks, the Chairman of the event and Managing Director, LWG International, Emmanuel Egbedeyi, said it was imperative to safeguard the future through food security.
“We as leaders, innovators, researchers, and advocates, need to be united by a shared purpose to advance the quality of our foods and secure a brighter future for generations to come.
“The theme of this forum could not be more timely or relevant as we confront global challenges such as food insecurity, climate change, and evolving nutritional needs.
“The need for collaboration across disciplines and sectors has never been greater. At this juncture, ‘Hand in Hand’ is not just a phrase, but a call to action.
“It reminds us that the journey towards safer, healthier, and more accessible foods is one we must undertake together,” Egbedeyi said.
He also stressed the need for cluster innovators to form synergies to aggregate knowledge-based solutions to ensure food security.