High number of undernourished children worrisome – FG
The Federal Government has expressioned concern over the increase in malnourished children in the country.
According to the Federal Government, no fewer than 25 million children in Nigeria are undernourished and stunted, with Nigeria ranking number one in Africa and second globally, in terms of malnutrition prevalence.
Vice-President Kashim Shettima, who quoted the figures from UNICEF, said this at the inauguration of the National Dairy Policy in Abuja on Tuesday.
Dr Kingsley Uzoma, Senior Special Assistant to the President (Agribusiness and Productivity Enhancement), who represented Shettima said the dairy policy is aimed at transforming the dairy and livestock sectors to achieve food and nutritional security.
He said that the dairy industry in Nigeria had a critical role in tackling this issue of undernourishment among children.
According to UNICEF, about 25 million children in Nigeria are undernourished and stunted, making our country rank number one in Africa and second globally, in terms of malnutrition prevalence.
“The dairy industry in Nigeria plays a critical role in addressing this issue, providing essential nutrients like vitamins; protein; magnesium; and calcium necessary for proper growth and development from infancy to adulthood.
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