Executive Summary

This study reveals a high prevalence of food insecurity among low-income urban households in Lagos State. Approximately 72% of surveyed households were classified as moderately to severely food insecure, driven by low income, household size, reliance on market purchases, and external food aid.

Common coping strategies included reducing meal portions, skipping meals, borrowing money, and spending savings—highlighting the financial and nutritional stress faced by vulnerable households.

What the Research Examined

• Prevalence of food insecurity across selected LGAs in Lagos State
• Socioeconomic and demographic determinants of food insecurity
• Household food sources and hunger coping strategies
• Implications for urban food assistance and policy

Key Recommendations

• Strengthen urban food assistance programs in vulnerable LGAs
• Promote urban agriculture and community food systems
• Expand nutrition education and household resilience initiatives
• Implement social protection schemes to buffer food price shocks
• Encourage cross-sector collaboration to address root causes