Nigerian govt unveils programme to address malnutrition, food insecurity

*** *Seeks development partners’ support for Nutrition 774 Initiative to combat malnutrition*

Vice President Kashim Shettima has unveiled the framework for the federal government’s comprehensive vision for a nationwide nutrition programme to address malnutrition and food insecurity in Nigeria.

The proposed programme, “Nutrition 774 Initiative,” aims to improve nutritional outcomes across all 774 local government areas (LGAs) in the country.