The United Nations’ World Food Programme (WFP) is set to release a comprehensive report addressing the pressing issue of malnutrition in Nigeria’s northeast region.

This report comes at a critical time as the WFP has previously highlighted the severity of the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the area.

On October 14, the WFP issued a call for urgent financial assistance, seeking $228 million in donations to support relief efforts aimed at feeding 1.6 million vulnerable individuals over the next six months.

The organization’s findings underscore a grim reality: approximately 32 million people across Nigeria are currently grappling with food insecurity, exacerbated by a combination of persistent poverty, ongoing conflict, and the impacts of climate change.

The situation is particularly dire for children, with nine million at risk of acute malnutrition.

This statistic reflects the broader challenges faced by families in a region marked by instability and insufficient access to essential resources.

As the WFP prepares to unveil its report, it aims to shed light on the urgent need for increased support and intervention to mitigate this escalating crisis.

Agencies/Al Jazeera.