The Executive Governor of Nasarawa, Engr. Abdullahi A. Sule, recently launched the state’s Multisectoral Plan of Action for Food and Nutrition, reaffirming his commitment to prioritize its implementation. The launch ceremony, held at the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in Nasarawa, gathered key stakeholders including commissioners from Ministries of Finance, Budget and Planning, Health, Education, Permanent Secretaries, Directors, Assistant Directors, the State Nutrition Officer, members of the State Committee on Food and Nutrition (SCFN) and partners such as CARE/GAIN, UNICEF, and CS-SUNN.
CS-SUNN played a key role in supporting the Nasarawa state government throughout the development, validation, and printing phases of the NSMPAFN. With contributions from partners like GAIN/CARE project, the plan underwent rigorous review and validation, culminating in its official launch by the State Governor earlier this month. The NSMPAFN, which serves as a comprehensive guide for multisectoral interventions to combat hunger, malnutrition, and promote optimal nutrition outcomes for Nasarawa residents, requires a total funding of N4,135,389,438.00K (Four billion, one hundred and thirty-five million, three hundred and eighty-nine thousand, four hundred- and thirty-eight-naira, seventy-seven kobo) across all nutrition line Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs)in the state for its effective implementation.
During the launch, the State Governor emphasized the critical importance of nutrition to health and well-being, underscoring the state government’s unwavering commitment to strengthening the nutritional value chain for a healthy society. “The launch of this document is extremely groundbreaking for Nasarawa state and I charge the steering committee to live above board in the discharge of the responsibility of its implementation and creating an enabling environment for nutrition activities in Nasarawa”, said the Engr. Sule.
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