Section 16A of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria

Section 16A of the Constitution of Nigeria 1999 is about Food Security. It is under Chapter II (Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy) of the Act. Section 16A is inserted by the
Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 ((Fifth Alteration) (No. 34) Act, 2023.

(1) The State shall direct its policy towards ensuring that –
(a) strategies that guarantee food security of the nation regarding availability, accessibility, and affordability of food to the citizens are initiated, undertaken, and implemented;

(b) the means of production, conservation and distribution of food are upgraded and improved upon on a continuous basis; and

(c) adequate measures are provided to ensure that food security of the nation is not compromised by any individual, group, or institution.

(2) The State shall promote and sustain activities that enhance food security.

Credit: Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC)