FG LAUNCHES NUTRITION 774 TO TACKLE MALNUTRITION – VP SHETTIMA……..
By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban
The Federal Government has launched the Nutrition 774 Initiative to combat malnutrition in underserved communities across Nigeria.
Speaking at the National Summit on Nutrition and Food Security in Abuja, Vice President Kashim Shettima (represented by Senator Ibrahim Hadejia) said the program is part of the Renewed Hope Agenda and focuses on local solutions, sustainable funding, and strong collaboration.
He noted that malnutrition affects 40% of Nigerian children under five, limiting their growth and brain development. The initiative has been endorsed by the National Council on Nutrition and aims to boost accountability and political commitment.
House Speaker Dr. Abbas Tajudeen highlighted that malnutrition costs Nigeria about 12.2% of its GNI, while Dr. Chike Okafor, Chair of the House Committee, stressed the economic impact of issues like stunting, low birth weight, and anemia.