Oluremi Tinubu Launches Food Bank Program in Borno

On [date not specified], the First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, inaugurated the National Community Food Bank Program at the Shuwari II Primary Healthcare Center in Bolori, Borno State. This initiative aims to protect Nigerian children against malnutrition by providing nutritional support to vulnerable children aged six and pregnant women.

The program is designed as a multi-sector platform to fight child malnutrition and will establish food banks around primary healthcare centers across the country. The initiative encourages the use of bio-fortified food sources.

Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, was present at the launch, which signifies a new line of intervention to sustain access to nutritious food for those in need. Additionally, the First Lady inaugurated the Nurs Quarter Mega School at Alli Yaskeri Primary School in Maiduguri as part of her visit.