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<p>Nigeria faces persistent food insecurity due to climate change, low agricultural productivity, and resource constraints among smallholder farmers. This study highlights sustainable smart engineering solutions (SSES) to enhance food insecurity by integrating precision agriculture, internet of things (IoT)-based irrigation, soil management, and post-harvest technologies. Motivated by Nigeria’s urgent need for resilient food systems, this research systematically reviews literature from databases and analyses case studies to evaluate the challenges and opportunities associated with SSES adoption. Findings reveal that technologies like artificial intelligence (AI)-driven agriculture, smart sensing, and blockchain-enabled supply chains can improve production yields, reduce waste, and maximize resource use. However, barriers such as poor and obsolete infrastructure, limited funding access, and low technical know-how slow implementation and scalability. The review highlights the importance of policy reforms, capacity building, and public-private partnerships (PPP) to scale these innovations. Key recommendations include targeted investments in rural infrastructure, farmer training programs, and localized technology adaptation. By tackling these gaps, Nigeria can leverage SSES to achieve sustainable agricultural transformation, improving food security for its growing population while aligning with global sustainable development goals (SDGs). The review concludes that a multidisciplinary approach in technology adoption, strong policy, and stakeholder inclusivity is imperative for long-term resilient agri-food systems in Nigeria.</p>

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Sustainable engineering solutions for achieving resilient food security in Nigeria

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  • 发表日期：

    2026年4月9日

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  • Chidiebele E. J. Uzoagba,
  • Edmund Chijioke Okoroigwe,
  • Azikiwe Peter Onwualu

摘要

Nigeria faces persistent food insecurity due to climate change, low agricultural productivity, and resource constraints among smallholder farmers. This study highlights sustainable smart engineering solutions (SSES) to enhance food insecurity by integrating precision agriculture, internet of things (IoT)-based irrigation, soil management, and post-harvest technologies. Motivated by Nigeria’s urgent need for resilient food systems, this research systematically reviews literature from databases and analyses case studies to evaluate the challenges and opportunities associated with SSES adoption. Findings reveal that technologies like artificial intelligence (AI)-driven agriculture, smart sensing, and blockchain-enabled supply chains can improve production yields, reduce waste, and maximize resource use. However, barriers such as poor and obsolete infrastructure, limited funding access, and low technical know-how slow implementation and scalability. The review highlights the importance of policy reforms, capacity building, and public-private partnerships (PPP) to scale these innovations. Key recommendations include targeted investments in rural infrastructure, farmer training programs, and localized technology adaptation. By tackling these gaps, Nigeria can leverage SSES to achieve sustainable agricultural transformation, improving food security for its growing population while aligning with global sustainable development goals (SDGs). The review concludes that a multidisciplinary approach in technology adoption, strong policy, and stakeholder inclusivity is imperative for long-term resilient agri-food systems in Nigeria.