Legal recognition

The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has directive principles that contribute to the realization of the right to adequate food.

Directive principles of state policy

Article 16(2): “The State shall direct its policy towards ensuring:
(d) that suitable and adequate shelter, suitable and adequate food, reasonable national minimum living wage, old age care and pensions, and unemployment, sick benefits and welfare of the disabled are provided for all citizens.” 

Article 17(3): The State shall direct its policy towards ensuring that-
(a) all citizens, without discrimination on any group whatsoever, have the opportunity for securing adequate means of livelihood as well as adequate opportunity to secure suitable employment”.