The Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has reaffirmed the commitment of all 36 state governors to supporting the Federal Government’s Nutrition 774 Initiative.
He spoke at the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting, chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
AbdulRazaq assured that state governments would play an active role in tackling malnutrition, which he described as a major impediment to national development.
Vice President Shettima launched the Nutrition 774 Initiative during the 148th NEC meeting, emphasizing its significance in addressing the widespread impact of malnutrition.
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He noted that poor nutrition has far-reaching consequences beyond the health sector, contributing to reduced productivity, impaired learning, and slowed economic growth.
“This initiative is an urgent call to action for all stakeholders—our governors, ministers, local government chairmen, development partners, and the private sector,” Shettima stated.
“It is also a pledge to the Nigerian people that we will not stand by while our children suffer preventable consequences of malnutrition.”
He further assured that Nutrition 774 would provide every mother and child, regardless of location, with access to lifesaving nutrition interventions tailored to their needs.
Stressing the importance of collaboration, Shettima urged governors and other stakeholders to take ownership of the programme, stating that its success “rests on the collective investments we all make to sustain it.”
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In response, Governor AbdulRazaq, speaking on behalf of the 36 state governors, reiterated their full support for the initiative, acknowledging that malnutrition remains a major challenge limiting Nigeria’s growth and progress.
He assured the federal government that state governments would actively participate in the programme to combat malnutrition and improve public health nationwide.
