The World Bank recently approved a $50 million grant to support Nigeria’s efforts to tackle food and nutrition challenges. This funding, part of the Accelerating Nutrition Results in Nigeria (ANRiN) project 2.0, will be directed toward addressing urgent nutritional needs as part of a broader crisis response effort, announced World Bank Country Director Ndiame Diop during a meeting with Vice President Kashim Shettima in Abuja.
Vice President Shettima emphasized Nigeria’s commitment to tackling malnutrition through the N-774 Initiative, a comprehensive approach designed to bring nutrition solutions to every local government area. He explained that the initiative builds on the ANRiN project’s progress, focusing on community-based strategies that respond to the unique needs of each region. “Malnutrition is a Nigerian problem that requires Nigerian solutions,” Shettima affirmed, highlighting the integration of this program across education, agriculture, health, and social protection sectors to ensure a holistic approach.
Shettima further noted that the administration aims to reverse negative nutrition indicators with strong collaboration from all government levels and international partners. “Through the Renewed Hope Administration, we are set on achieving swift, impactful outcomes in our communities,” he said, underscoring the government’s commitment to sustainable, locally-driven nutritional improvements across Nigeria.
