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Conflict and Food Security in Ebonyi State, Nigeria, 2015-2023 UROM

Charles Egwu, OKIGWE, Chioma Michelle, OKPARA, Emmanuel Ogbonna

Abstract

The study examined conflict and food security in Ebonyi State within the period of 2015 to 2023. The study was therefore situated on the resource access theory which was propounded by Jeffrey Pfeffer and Gerald R. Sananak in the 1970s. The study adopted qualitative research design. The work made use of descriptive analysis to examine the issues of conflict and food security in Ebonyi State. The study which is theoretical in nature drew its argument basically from secondary data which include journal publications, newspapers, textbooks and internet sources. Statistical data were also used where necessary as empirical evidence. To improve on the reliability and validity of the study, multiple secondary sources were used to minimize risk of error. The data so gathered, were analysed using content analysis. Based on the data analysis, the study established that the conflicts that have bedeviled the state are of two kinds; intrastate and interstate, intrastate conflicts involve indigenous peoples of the state fighting each other while interstate conflicts involve communities in Ebonyi fighting those of other states. The population of the state is constantly being depleted and organised economic activities at the communities become heavily challenged. Consequently, food security was affected by these conflicts through disruption of food distribution, water reticulation, killing of farmers and destruction of farm- lands. Based on the stated findings, the study recommended among others that, local stakeholders in communities should be identified and engaged in inclusive resolution of conflict as they occupy powerful position to determine conflict in their localities. Also, there is a need for a strong political will from the government at all levels in resolving these conflicts in the country. The government should also proactively support farmers with funds, equipment and other resources to facilitate agriculture.

Keywords

Conflictsecurityfood securitygovernment responsepolitical will.

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