ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVE OF FOOD SECURITY AND ITS IMPACT ON NATIONAL GROWTH AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA

Wasilat Fayokemi Adigun

doi:10.64757/alqanatir.2026.3503/1141

Authors

Wasilat Fayokemi Adigun Islamic Studies Unit, Department of Liberal Arts, School of Humanities, Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.64757/alqanatir.2026.3503/1141

Keywords:

Food, Security, Growth, Sustainable, Nigeria

Abstract

This study explores the Islamic perspective on food security and its influence on national growth and sustainable development in Nigeria. It identifies the main causes of food insecurity, its effects on households, and the role of Islamic principles in addressing these challenges. Using a mixed-method approach, data were collected from 300 respondents, including farmers, food-insecure households, and Islamic finance experts across three Nigerian regions. Analyses using descriptive statistics, Chi-square, ANOVA, and log-linear regression revealed that insecurity, inadequate agricultural investment, and fuel costs are key drivers of food insecurity, which negatively affect household survival through malnutrition and economic strain. Islamic financial tools: Zakat, Waqf, Qard al-Hasan, Mudarabah, and Green Sukuk were found effective in enhancing food security and sustainability. A significant three-way interaction among food security, national growth, and sustainable development confirmed the holistic benefits of Islamic-based interventions. The paper concludes that integrating Islamic finance into national food policies can reduce poverty, improve welfare, and foster sustainable development, recommending stronger Zakat and Waqf institutions and wider use of Islamic agribusiness financing.

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Author Biography

Wasilat Fayokemi Adigun, Islamic Studies Unit, Department of Liberal Arts, School of Humanities, Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere, Nigeria

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