Ibrahim Ibrahim
The United Nations Children’s Fund UNICEF says the American government slash of its foreign aid by 83% is causing a global setback in the fight against malnutrition, particularly among vulnerable populations.
UNICEF Nutrition Specialist for the Kano Field Office, Mr. Niyi Oyedokun, stated this speaking at the State Food and Nutrition Committee meeting held at the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning.
He expressed concern over the dwindling foreign aid from developed nations, which poses a major challenge to donor-funded nutrition programs worldwide.
“The American government has slashed its foreign aid by 83%, causing a global setback in the fight against malnutrition, particularly among vulnerable populations,” he lamented.
He noted that, there is need for a concerted effort to address the malnutrition problems in the country.
He said, Nigerian government introduce new initiative to fight the menace of Malnutrition which seeks to address malnutrition at the grassroots level across all 774 local government areas to reduce the effects of US.
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Mr. Oyedokun has also praised the Jigawa State Government for its significant investment in the MASAKI Project, a homegrown initiative aimed at combating malnutrition in the state.
Permanent Secretary JIgawa state Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Muhammad Yusha’u, appreciated UNICEF’s continued support.
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He noted that the state government has allocated substantial budgetary provisions for nutrition, including funds from State Assembly Constituency projects, ensuring all relevant ministries, departments, and agencies have dedicated budget lines for tackling malnutrition.
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He explained that, Jigawa’s MASAKI Project is a unique model nationwide, which focuses on sensitization and treatment of moderately malnourished children using available food.