MULTI-FUNCTIONALITY OF SMALL RUMINANTS IN MITIGATING POVERTY, FOOD SECURITY AND HOUSEHOLD RISK AMONG THE INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS (IDPs) IN NIGERIA (A REVIEW)

Résumé

Contributions of small ruminants are widely acknowledged in many developing countries of Sub-Saharan Africa, fulfilling multiple functions and can contribute to improved livelihoods of smallholder farmers. Internally displaced persons are in deer need of food security among others and because of the insurgency the household poverty stricken and are at risk. The multi-functionality of the small ruminants can help in mitigating the challenges of the IDPs in Nigeria