Food Security for Food Sufficiency in the Family Households during Covid-19 Pandemic in Chanchaga Local Government Area, Niger State

Abstract

This research work identified the role of Home economics in ensuring food security, food sufficiency and nutritional attainment in Minna family household of Niger State. The study purposed of the study was made up of four and four research questions. The sample was made up of one hundred (100) people were Stratified random sampling to select household from four local government area. The data obtained was analyzed by using simple frequency distribution and percentage. The findings indicated that there no shortage of foods in family households with (85%) and (98%) agreed that there were no positive implications of food security on the health status of family households. Based on the findings amongst others the following recommendations were made that Niger State government should motivate and encourage teachers of home economics so as to enable them show much commitment to their assigned tasks. By providing all facilities and equipments needed in teaching home economics in the schools. Home economists should investigate whether housewives are able to effectively prepare, cook and serve foods in a way that retain nutrients through workshops.