Empirical Insights into the Prevalence and Determinants of Food Insecurity Among Egg Marketers in Southwest Nigeria

(1) Background: As achieving a food-secure planet by 2030 faces multifaceted challenges, poultry production remains a key solution for sustainable livelihoods and household food security. This study investigates the food security status, incidence, food insecurity drivers, and the coping strategies of egg marketers in Southwest Nigeria. (2) Method: Primary data, including socioeconomic and food insecurity indices, were collected from 203 poultry egg marketers across two Agricultural Development Programme (ADP) zones using a three-stage sampling procedure. Data analysis employed descriptive statistics for socio-economic characteristics and the Foster, Greer, and Thorbecke methods for food insecurity status. (3) Result: The mean age of the respondents was 41.2 years, with 76.4% married and an average household size of 5. The food insecurity line was ₦7,259.34 per month. The food insecurity incidence (F0) was 0.42, indicating that 42% of marketers were below the food security line, while 58% were food secure. The food insecurity depth (F1) was 0.11, indicating that 11% were affected, and the severity (F2) was 0.03, indicating that 3% were severely food insecure. About 40% reduced their meals to cope, while 39.4% sought help from friends and family. (4) Conclusion: Policymakers should provide targeted support, credit access, and educational opportunities for this demographic to mitigate food insecurity risks.