Shettima Leads Nigeria's Nutrition Initiative Learning from Ethiopia

Vice President Kashim Shettima stated that Nigeria aims to deepen the implementation of the Nutrition 774 Initiative by incorporating lessons learned from Ethiopia's experience in addressing malnutrition and enhancing food systems. This announcement came after Shettima led Nigeria's delegation to the Nigeria–Ethiopia Nutrition Leadership Exchange in Addis Ababa and Oromia.

The exchange, themed ‘Moving the Needle on Nutrition,’ involved discussions on improving collaboration among federal, state, and local governments to enhance nutrition outcomes. During the visit, Shettima met with Ethiopia’s Deputy Prime Minister, Temesgen Tiruneh, to discuss bilateral relations and cooperation in agriculture, trade, and food security.

The program included field visits to agricultural sites to observe practices linking food production to nutrition. The final day focused on early childhood development and translating Ethiopian lessons into actionable commitments for Nigeria's initiative.

The exchange concluded with a joint session reaffirming the commitment to cooperation in nutrition and development.