The regional body ECOWAS, says the sub-region is affected by the ongoing Ukraine crisis that has threatened food security among the most vulnerable population.
In a report tagged: Assessment of the Risks and Impact of the Russian-Ukrainian Agricultural Production on the ECOWAS Region, the bloc says key agricultural imports are unable to reach member countries because of the conflict.
Ardo Sow an agriculturist and member of the Global convergence against Land and Water grabbing West Africa says food sufficiency can be attained through stakeholders' consultations.