To improve food security and combat malnutrition among women of reproductive age and children under 5, the Catalyzing Strengthened Policy Action for Healthy Diets and Resilience (CASCADE) program has trained 109 women-led farmers on best agronomic practices for producing orange-fleshed sweet potatoes and vegetables in five local government areas of Bauchi State.
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Bauchi State has launched its Multi-Sectoral Plan of Action for Food and Nutrition (BSMSPAN) 2024-2028, a comprehensive strategy to tackle malnutrition among children under five and improve food security for a healthier society.
The Kaduna State Government has approved ₦400 million to complement UNICEF’s support, with all funds directed at combating malnutrition within the state.
The Bayelsa State Government on Thursday signed a three-year rolling work plan with the United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) to enhance health and nutrition services in the state.
The Bauchi State government has allocated ₦100 million to support nutrition programs across its 20 local government areas, with each council contributing ₦5 million, according to the Executive Chairman of the Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Board, Dr. Rilwanu Mohammed.
ASHENEWS reports that HarvestPlus, in collaboration with the Niger State Government, has hosted the 10th edition of the Nutritious Food Fair, a flagship initiative aimed at promoting sustainable nutrition solutions for Nigerians.
The Federal Government and nutrition stakeholders have partnered to enhance monitoring and compliance to ensure that food reaching citizens is enriched with essential micronutrients necessary for good health.
The World Bank has approved $50m in support of Nigeria’s food nutrition challenges.
The Cadre Harmonisé (CH) Report for October has predicted that at least 33.1 million people in 26 states and the FCT would face food and nutrition crisis between June and August 2025.
The Kaduna State Committee on Food and Nutrition (SCFN) says it will push for higher allocation for Ministries Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in the 2025 budget.