FG to Send Executive Bill on Nutrition to National Assembly

FG to Send Executive Bill on Nutrition to National Assembly

The Federal Government is set to transmit an executive bill on nutrition to the National Assembly to establish a legal framework for nutrition programmes and make their implementation a shared responsibility among the three tiers of government.

The move was announced at the Joint Annual Nutrition Review, where policymakers and lawmakers called for stronger efforts to tackle malnutrition across the country.

Stakeholders stressed the need to move beyond policy commitments to effective implementation, while advocating increased funding for nutrition programmes across Nigeria’s 774 local government areas.

They noted that improved funding and access to nutrition services would help address malnutrition, particularly among children and women.

Malnutrition remains a major public health concern in Nigeria, with serious consequences for child development, maternal health and survival.

Stakeholders expressed hope that the proposed legislation would strengthen coordination, ensure sustainable funding and improve accountability in the implementation of nutrition policies across the country.

FG to Send Executive Bill on Nutrition to National Assembly