In a bid to address severe malnutrition in the country, Vice President Kashim Shettima has inaugurated a high-powered Nutrition Core Working Committee (NCWC).
The body dubbed “Intellectual Powerhouse” by the vice president will spearhead the fight against hunger and malnutrition across Nigeria.
Speaking during the inauguration of the committee at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Senator Shettima in a statement by his spokesman, Stanley Nwkocha, emphasised the importance of coordination and collaboration with the National Committee on Food and Nutrition (NCFN).
“We are determined to upturn the negative nutrition indices of this country,” he said.
Shettima cited his recent visit to Tudun Biri village in Kaduna State where he witnessed the plight of a malnourished child caught in the military drone strike, saying “We have no excuse for poverty.”
Shettima expressed resolute commitment to breaking the cycle of poverty and malnutrition. “Let us do something truly impactful for Nigerians,” he said.
He reminded the committee members of their shared responsibility, adding; “We are all products of the public school system, and history will judge us harshly if we fail to change the narrative of this country.”
Special assistant to the president on public health, Office of the Vice President, Uju Okorocha, noted that the incursion of nutrition in Nigeria is far beyond health.
