Leadership.ng
Nigeria Declares Nutrition Emergency, Unveils Nationwide Funding Mechanism to Combat Hunger
The governors of Nigeria's 36 states have declared a national nutrition emergency and unveiled a funding mechanism to tackle hunger nationwide.
Governors of Nigeria's 36 states have declared a national nutrition emergency and unveiled a funding mechanism to tackle hunger, marking a significant step towards addressing malnutrition in the country. The initiative aims to establish a powerful National Nutrition Programme that will provide support for vulnerable populations. Details of the programme were not disclosed but governors committed to launching the nationwide mobilisation. The declaration is seen as a major move to combat hunger and improve nutritional health across Nigeria.
Brief written with AI from reporting by Leadership.ng. All rights to the original story belong to the publisher.