Nigeria Approves National Nutrition Policy
Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Apr 28, 2026 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026
The approval of Nigeria's National Policy on Food and Nutrition (NPFN) 2026-2035 is expected to positively impact the long-term human capital development and economic productivity of Nigeria. Increased private sector participation, particularly through partnerships with entities like the Aliko Dangote, could lead to new investment opportunities in the food and nutrition sectors.
The United States — National Council on Nutrition (NCN), chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, has approved Nigeria's National Policy on Food and Nutrition (NPFN) 2026-2035. This comprehensive, multi-sectoral framework aims to guide Nigeria's nutrition and food security interventions for the next decade. The policy will be transmitted to the Nigeria — Executive Council for final ratification. The NCN also directed all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to establish functional State Councils on Nutrition within three months and operationalize multisectoral plans within six to nine months. A draft National Nutrition Bill, intended to provide a legal framework for financing and responsibilities, is to be submitted to the Nigeria — National Assembly (Nigeria) within eight weeks. To strengthen funding, the nutrition financing sub-committee was expanded to include the Nigeria — Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, the Commissioners of Finance Forum, and the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON). Additionally, a co-branded nutrition intervention window will be launched within 60 days in partnership with the Aliko Dangote and relevant government ministries to boost private sector participation.
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