The City of Windhoek commemorated a belated World Food Day on Friday. 

The day, usually celebrated on October 16, is aimed at raising awareness of food insecurity and production worldwide. 

The City of Windhoek says access to food is a human right and no one deserves to go to bed hungry.

The Chairperson of the Economic Development, Public Safety and Citizens Welfare Committee, Austin Kwenani, says it's time Namibia stands together to ensure that all people have access to safe, nutritious and healthy food.

Food security is possible in Namibia through local production, as long as farmers are offered the necessary financial and technical support.

This was the core message echoed during the World Food Day commemoration held at Uukwiyu wuushona village in the Oshana Region.

In a speech read on his behalf, Agriculture Minister Carl Schlettwein said there is a need for global solidarity and action to transform agri-food systems towards better resilience and sustainability.