The Implication of Nigeria-China Relations on the Actualization of Sustainable Food Security in Nigeria

• Main Authors: Oluwabiyi Ademola David, Duruji Moses Metumara
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Danubius University 2021-07-01
• Series: Acta Universitatis Danubius: Relationes Internationales
• Subjects: africa; agriculture; bilateral; power
• Online Access: https://dj.univ-danubius.ro/index.php/AUDRI/article/view/1108/1378

This study examines Nigeria-China relations and sustainable food security in Nigeria. The recognized and actual bilateral relations between both countries, established since 1971, have been among the largest in Africa with both parties providing a humongous market structure for each other. However, the nature of their bilateral relationship has been largely unequal, with China enjoying the largest share of profits. Despite the interest accorded to this configuration in International Studies, the implication of the same on Nigeria’s quest for food security and its sustainability has not been given much attention. This paper, therefore, seeks to investigate and establish the relationship, if any, between Nigeria-China bilateralism and sustainable food security in Nigeria. In order to achieve this, the research adopts qualitative and descriptive methods. Also, data is sourced from secondary outlets. This study finds that although there exists an unequal bilateral relationship between Nigeria and China, this relationship is relatively balanced compared to the relationship with the west. Ultimately, the paper recommends that Nigeria should improve its competitiveness through the diversification of its oil-dependent economy.