Nigeria VP Pushes for National Food and Nutrition Bill in Ethiopia

9 reports, 3 independent Updated Oct 22

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What happened

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At the Nigeria-Ethiopia Nutrition Leadership Exchange Forum in Addis Ababa, Vice President Kashim Shettima stated that the Federal Government of Nigeria will accelerate the creation of a National Food and Nutrition Bill. This proposed law aims to protect nutrition financing and enforce accountability across federal, state, and local governments. Shettima also noted that Nigeria's $26 million commitment to the Child Nutrition Fund attracted matching support, unlocking $52 million.

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Why it matters

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The proposed bill seeks to strengthen Nigeria's Nutrition 774 Initiative and establish a unified response to malnutrition. It also includes plans for a Presidential Nutrition Investment Fund and mobilizing additional domestic resources to support the effort.

Kashim Shettima led a peer exchange delegation to Bishoftu, Ethiopia, accompanied by Abubakar Kyari and Dauda Lawal.

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Who's involved

EthiopiaHost country of the Nutrition Leadership Exchange Forum.
Kashim ShettimaVice President of Nigeria who advocated for the National Food and Nutrition Bill.
NigeriaSovereign state where the National Food and Nutrition Bill is being developed.
federal government of NigeriaGovernment body accelerating the work on the National Food and Nutrition Bill.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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federal government of NigeriaSpeculative
The federal government of Nigeria could implement regulatory action to protect nutrition financing.
Federal Ministry of HealthSpeculative
The Federal Ministry of Health may strengthen its mandate and financing through the new law.
Federal Ministry of FinanceSpeculative
The Federal Ministry of Finance could be involved in mobilizing additional domestic resources for the Presidential Nutrition Investment Fund.

How it developed

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Oct 8Nigerian Minister Morufu Alausa spoke at a leadership exchange in Addis Ababa, calling for stronger education involvement in tackling malnutrition.Sub-event
Oct 7The forum focused on nutrition policy and the VP pushed for a National Food and Nutrition Bill.1 source
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Nigeria-Ethiopia nutrition leadership exchange in Addis Ababa All 1 developments

The entities involved

Ethiopia
country in the Horn of Africa
- Adeola Adegoke announced the appointments to a board of directors that includes representatives from several African nations.00:29
- Ethiopia has contributed to peacekeeping missions across several African nations, including Burundi, Rwanda, Somalia, and the DRC.Tue 18:25
Kashim Shettima
Nigerian politician (born 1966); Vice President of Nigeria
- Shettima spoke at an APC rally in Ebonyi State, linking economic shifts to Tinubu's administration and highlighting local projects.Tue 09:45
- Kashim Shettima serves as Vice President and Bola Ahmed Tinubu leads the Nigerian administration.Tue 02:10

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