Malnutrition: Nigerian governors to establish national nutrition intervention fund

The governors of Nigeria’s 36 states have committed to establishing a national nutrition intervention fund to combat rising levels of malnutrition. As part of this initiative, the state leaders have resolved to declare a formal state of emergency regarding hunger across the federation.

This move represents a coordinated sub-national effort to address food insecurity through dedicated financial resources and policy intervention. The decision marks a shift toward prioritizing nutrition as a critical component of the national agenda.