Agricultural experts, humanitarian officials, and farmers are cautioning that the federal government’s National Community Food Bank Programme cannot resolve Nigeria’s food crisis without addressing the insecurity preventing farmers from accessing their fields. While stakeholders recognize the initiative as a necessary temporary relief for vulnerable households, they argue it risks becoming a permanent crutch unless the government prioritizes protecting rural communities in states like Benue, Plateau, and the North-East. The United Nations has similarly urged Nigeria to focus on domestic solutions, specifically emphasizing the security of farmers as the only sustainable way to restore agricultural productivity and reduce dependence on emergency humanitarian aid.