Helping Nigerians Grow: Food Security and Nutrition Impacts of Safety Nets Interventions in Nigeria

Maheshwor Shrestha, Oyebola M. Okunogbe, Naira Kalra, Ayodele Emmanuel Fashogbon, Thomas Bossuroy, Robin Audy and Kehinde Ajayi

No 207679, Social Protection Discussion Papers and Notes from The World Bank

Abstract: A rigorous randomized controlled trial in Nigeria shows that integrated safety nets produce sustained improvements in nutrition and food security for poor households relative to a basic safety nets program, with effects lasting three years. Stunting rates among young children fall by 18 percent only when all three critical features are present: (i) targeting families during early childhood; (ii) substantial grant on top of a regular safety net support; and (iii) behavior change training. Scaling up these proven interventions is urgent to address Nigeria’s high burden of stunting and food insecurity and unlock future human capital.

Date: 2025-12-31
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