NCN Forms Committee for Nigeria's Nutrition Funding Structure

The National Council on Nutrition (NCN) has formed a committee to develop a funding structure for nutrition interventions in Nigeria, chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima. This initiative was established during a virtual meeting on Thursday.

The committee is expected to present a financial roadmap within 30 days, which will be reviewed by the National Economic Council (NEC) for final adoption. Key members include Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, and other ministers from various sectors.

Shettima emphasized the need for a robust legal framework to ensure sustainable financing for nutrition programs, urging the establishment of a strong coordination mechanism across sectors. He also highlighted the importance of timely budget allocations and the need for state governors to take necessary actions to improve nutrition outcomes at the local level.

The Vice President reiterated that nutrition is central to national reform and called for accountability in budget releases to ensure effective implementation of nutrition-related programs.