Evaluation of Sustainable Development goal 2 on Hunger Eradication in Enugu State Nigeria

This study examined the impact of Sustainable DevelopmentGoal 2 (SDG 2) on hunger eradication in Enugu State, Nigeria,with the objective of assessing the effectiveness of SDG 2initiatives and identifying challenges hindering theirimplementation. A mixed-method research design wasemployed, combining survey questionnaires and interviewswith stakeholders including farmers, policymakers, andprogram beneficiaries. The population of the study was 244800.Taro Yamane formula was used to determine the sample size of625.The study employed mean score in data analysis. Data wereanalyzed using descriptive statistics and thematic contentanalysis. The findings revealed that SDG 2 initiatives havecontributed to improved food security, particularly throughagricultural support programs and nutritional interventions.However, challenges such as inadequate funding, poorinfrastructure, climate variability, and weak institutionalcoordination persist. The study concludes that while progresshas been made, achieving full food security in Enugu Staterequires sustained efforts. It recommended increasedinvestment in rural agriculture infrastructure, improved accessto credit, and stronger stakeholder collaboration to addresssystemic barriers. These actions are essential to ensuring thelong-term success of SDG 2 in the region.