The Nigerian Government, World Bank, and Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, have partner to address the 11 million Nigerian children suffering from malnutrition, focusing on pregnant women, adolescent girls, and children under five in 11 high-burden states. The partnership was officially launched at the Faith Actors Workshop/Public Sensitization Lecture on Accelerating Nutrition Results in Nigeria (ANRIN), held in Abuja yesterday. According to President of CAN, Archbishop (Dr.) Daniel Okoh, Nigeria faces significant malnutrition challenges, with one in three children fewer than five affected.
The CAN President stated that, nutrition is not merely a matter of sustenance; it is foundational to human development and societal progress.
The project would increase access to quality nutrition services, targeting 11 states with high malnutrition rates with concerns with issues like low birth weight, improper feeding, and lack of exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months.
With Nigeria ranking 11th globally in child malnutrition, this partnership is seen as crucial for improving nutrition outcomes and boosting national development.
