Nigeria Prioritizes Women's Nutrition at Nutrition for Growth Summit in Paris

Adebo Ogundoyin, Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, addressed the Nutrition for Growth Summit (N4G) in Paris, France. He emphasized the critical importance of prioritizing women's and adolescent girls' nutrition for national development. Ogundoyin highlighted the alarming rates of micronutrient deficiencies among women and girls in Nigeria, citing the National Food Consumption and Micronutrient Survey. He advocated for Large-Scale Food Fortification (LSFF) as a cost-effective strategy to combat these deficiencies, ensuring nutrient-dense foods reach vulnerable populations. He also underscored the Nigerian Parliament's dedication to strengthening food fortification through legislative action, resource mobilization, and policy reforms. He mentioned the importance of parliamentary oversight to enforce LSFF regulations and ensure compliance with national and global standards. A key legislative effort includes a bill on phasing out unbranded edible bulk oils to protect consumers and improve LSFF compliance. Ogundoyin reaffirmed the commitment to tackling malnutrition through the Nutrition 774 initiative, emphasizing a collective effort to leave no one behind.