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Strengthening Nigeria’s Nutrition Future Through Stronger Legislation.The Federal Government’s plan to fast-track a Nati...
08/10/2026

Strengthening Nigeria’s Nutrition Future Through Stronger Legislation.

The Federal Government’s plan to fast-track a National Food and Nutrition Bill presents an important opportunity to strengthen nutrition governance, financing and accountability across Nigeria.

The urgency is clear:

• 40% of children under five are stunted.
• Undernutrition is estimated to cost Nigeria $56 billion annually.
• Nigeria’s $26 million commitment to the Child Nutrition Fund unlocked $52 million in matching support.
• 21 states have contributed $6.3 million towards malnutrition prevention and treatment since 2023.
• Nutrition committees have been established in 32 State Houses of Assembly and over 450 LGAs.

As Nigeria works towards reducing stunting to 25% by 2035, a strong legislative framework can help safeguard nutrition financing, strengthen accountability and sustain interventions across political cycles.

INAI acknowledges His Excellency, Vice President Kashim Shettima, for advancing this important agenda and strengthening national conversations around nutrition legislation.

The proposed Bill offers an opportunity to further institutionalise predictable financing, multisectoral coordination, subnational ownership and evidence-based implementation.

Stronger legislation. Sustained investment. Better nutrition outcomes.






Child Survival: Turning Commitments into ActionNearly 5 million children under five continue to die each year from preve...
30/09/2026

Child Survival: Turning Commitments into Action

Nearly 5 million children under five continue to die each year from preventable causes, while close to 2 million babies are stillborn. Malnutrition contributes to almost half of all under-five deaths.

These figures reinforce a critical message from the margins of the 81st UN General Assembly (UNGA 81): every child has an equal right to survive and thrive.

Achieving this requires action across the life course from investing in the nutrition and health of adolescent girls and women, to maternal nutrition, safe birth, newborn care, and the first 1,000 days of life.

It also means taking proven interventions to scale. Vitamin A supplementation, for example, is among the most cost-effective child-survival interventions, but policy commitments must be backed by financing, supplies, trained health workers, effective delivery and quality data.

As progress in reducing child mortality slows and in some settings reverses-the need for stronger, country-led health and nutrition systems has never been clearer.

At INAI, we believe the goal is simple:
Turn commitments into action. Turn investments into impact. Ensure every child has the opportunity to survive, grow and thrive.

PC: Nutrition International



Investing in Early Childhood Development Means Investing in Nigeria’s FutureThe earliest years of a child’s life lay the...
22/09/2026

Investing in Early Childhood Development Means Investing in Nigeria’s Future

The earliest years of a child’s life lay the foundation for health, learning and lifelong development. Strengthening Early Childhood Development (ECD) is therefore not just a social priority, it is a human capital investment.

The recent zonal consultations convened by the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) Nigeria Governors’ Forum in collaboration with the Federal Government of Nigeria and the World Bank World Bank Group, brought together stakeholders across health, nutrition, education, agriculture, women affairs, budgeting and economic planning to strengthen state-level approaches to ECD.

A key takeaway is clear: ECD requires coordinated, multisectoral action.

Nutrition must remain an integral part of this conversation from maternal nutrition and breastfeeding to appropriate complementary feeding, healthcare, early learning and supportive family environments.

Translating state ECD plans into funded, coordinated and measurable interventions will be critical to ensuring that policies reach children and families at the grassroots.

At Impact Nutrition Africa Initiative (INAI), we recognise that investing in children today is an investment in healthier communities and stronger human capital for Nigeria tomorrow.





WHEN “FRESH” BECOMES A FOOD SAFETY CONCERNA viral conversation around cabbage reportedly preserved with formaldehyde has...
10/09/2026

WHEN “FRESH” BECOMES A FOOD SAFETY CONCERN

A viral conversation around cabbage reportedly preserved with formaldehyde has raised an important question:

How safe is the food we eat from farm to table?

Recent reports from China indicated that formaldehyde was illegally used to preserve cabbage during transportation and extend its shelf life.

While this is not evidence that all cabbage is treated with formaldehyde, the incident highlights a much bigger issue that deserves our attention:

FOOD SAFETY IS NUTRITION SAFETY!

We often focus on what we eat: vegetables, fruits, grains and other nutritious foods.
But we must also ask:
How was it produced?
How was it handled?
How was it transported and stored?
What practices were used to keep it fresh?

A food can be nutritionally valuable and still become a public health concern when unsafe practices are introduced anywhere along the food chain.

What should this remind us of?

• Stronger food-safety monitoring and enforcement
• Responsible food handling and preservation practices
• Greater awareness among food producers, vendors and consumers
• Timely investigation of food-safety concerns
• Better communication that informs the public without creating unnecessary panic

For consumers, the message is simple:

Stay informed. Buy from trusted sources. Wash fresh produce appropriately. And, most importantly, do not allow viral claims to replace verified information.

At Impact Nutrition Africa Initiative (INAI), we believe that achieving better nutrition goes beyond putting nutritious food on our plates.
The food must also be safe.

Read more: https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11759-china-investigates-illegal-use-of-formaldehyde-to-preserve-cabbage







Strengthening Public Health Action for Better Nutrition and NCD Prevention.The Federal Government, through the National ...
03/09/2026

Strengthening Public Health Action for Better Nutrition and NCD Prevention.

The Federal Government, through the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) NAFDAC Nigeria , has reaffirmed the enforcement of the ban on alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and PET/plastic bottles below 200ml.

This is an important public health measure with implications that extend beyond alcohol regulation. Alcohol consumption is associated with several health risks and can contribute to unhealthy dietary patterns and increased risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including cardiovascular diseases, certain cancers and liver disease.

At Impact Nutrition Africa Initiative (INAI), we recognise that improving nutrition and preventing NCDs requires more than individual action. Strong policies, effective regulation and supportive environments are essential to reducing exposure to preventable health risks and promoting healthier choices.

We recognise the Federal Government’s continued efforts, through NAFDAC, to strengthen public health regulation and address risk factors that contribute to the growing burden of NCDs in Nigeria.

As we work towards a healthier Nigeria, sustained collaboration among government, civil society, industry and communities remains critical.

Stronger policies. Healthier environments. A healthier Nigeria.

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Beyond Budgetary Commitments: Financing Nigeria’s Food Systems and Nutrition AgendaBudgets tell a story, they reveal not...
27/08/2026

Beyond Budgetary Commitments: Financing Nigeria’s Food Systems and Nutrition Agenda

Budgets tell a story, they reveal not only what a country intends to achieve, but also where it is prepared to place its resources.

Federal Government of Nigeria’s ₦68 trillion 2026 budget presents a timely opportunity to examine one critical question: how strongly are food systems and nutrition reflected in our national investment priorities?

When viewed through a food systems and nutrition lens, the picture raises important considerations. Less than 3% of the total budget is directed towards food and nutrition, while the National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme translates to approximately ₦56 per child per day.

Behind these figures are real questions about the affordability of nutritious diets, the quality of school meals, food security, and Nigeria’s capacity to prevent malnutrition across the life course.

The challenge, therefore, goes beyond having policies, institutions and strategic frameworks in place.

Building healthier and more resilient food systems requires sustained financing across agriculture, health, social protection, education and other sectors that influence what people eat and how they access food.

For INAI, this is an important part of the nutrition conversation: nutrition financing is development financing.

As Nigeria continues to pursue better health and development outcomes, we must ask whether our budgets are sufficiently positioned to support the food systems we need and the healthier population we aspire to build.

The numbers may be in the budget, but the impact will ultimately be felt on people’s plates.

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What are we strengthening?We are strengthening the proven practices that give every child the healthiest possible start ...
05/08/2026

What are we strengthening?

We are strengthening the proven practices that give every child the healthiest possible start in life.

This World Breastfeeding Week 2026, we are reminded that lasting impact doesn’t always require new solutions, it requires strengthening what already works.
From initiating breastfeeding within the first hour of birth and exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months, to continued breastfeeding up to two years and beyond, these evidence-based practices save lives and support healthy growth and development.

But mothers cannot do it alone. They need skilled counselling, supportive families, breastfeeding-friendly workplaces, and resilient health systems that make breastfeeding possible and sustainable.

When we strengthen these support systems, we strengthen families, communities, and the future of our children.

Together, let’s protect, promote, and support breastfeeding because every mother deserves the support to breastfeed, and every child deserves the best start in life.



Happy World Breastfeeding Week 2026!Every child deserves the healthiest possible start in life, and breastfeeding remain...
03/08/2026

Happy World Breastfeeding Week 2026!

Every child deserves the healthiest possible start in life, and breastfeeding remains one of the most powerful investments in child survival, nutrition, and lifelong health.

This year’s theme, “Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works,” reminds us that protecting, promoting, and supporting breastfeeding requires collective action. Families, communities, healthcare professionals, employers, and governments all have a role to play in creating environments where every mother can breastfeed successfully.

At Impact Nutrition Africa Initiative (INAI), we reaffirm our commitment to advancing evidence-based nutrition, supporting mothers, and advocating for policies and systems that make breastfeeding possible for every family.

Together, let’s strengthen what works and ensure that every child gets the best possible.






Meet Our Panelist | Driving Purpose Through Strategic CommunicationsWe’re excited to welcome Victor Ozi Audu, Communicat...
30/07/2026

Meet Our Panelist | Driving Purpose Through Strategic Communications

We’re excited to welcome Victor Ozi Audu, Communications Manager at FrieslandCampina WAMCO, as a Panelist for the INAI Webinar on:

Public–Private Partnerships for Nutrition: How Companies Can Help Reduce Malnutrition in Nigeria.

With over five years of experience in corporate communications, sustainability, and stakeholder engagement, Victor brings a unique perspective on how strategic communication and corporate leadership can advance nutrition and sustainable development. Currently serving as Communications Manager at FrieslandCampina WAMCO, he is also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP®), an MBA candidate in Communications and Marketing, and a lawyer by training.

His insights will enrich the conversation on the critical role the private sector can play in shaping a healthier and more nourished Nigeria.

📅 Date: Thursday, 30 July 2026
🕑 Time: 2:00 PM (WAT)
📍 Venue: Zoom

You don’t wantto miss this engaging conversation.
And you can still register via: https://impactnutritionafrica.org/public-private-partnership-for-nutrition-webinar/

If you already registered, kindly check your mail for the link to join the webinar live📍




You don’t want to miss this!📍Meet Our Speaker | Dr. Oluwafunke AkinbuleWe are delighted to welcome Dr. Oluwafunke Akinbu...
30/07/2026

You don’t want to miss this!📍

Meet Our Speaker | Dr. Oluwafunke Akinbule

We are delighted to welcome Dr. Oluwafunke Akinbule, Acting Head of the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, FUNAAB, as our keynote speaker.

A respected public health nutritionist, researcher, and educator, Dr. Akinbule has made significant contributions to maternal and child nutrition, nutrition policy, and capacity development across Nigeria.

She will share evidence-based insights on how strategic public-private partnerships can accelerate progress in reducing malnutrition and improving population health.

📅 30 July 2026
🕑 2:00 PM (WAT)
📍 Virtual (Zoom)

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of Nigeria’s leading voices in public health nutrition.





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