The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations reveals that Nigeria has approximately 3 million stunted children under the age of five, highlighting the severity of undernutrition in the country.
FAO Head, Daouda Doumbia, notes that malnutrition takes various forms, including micronutrient deficiencies and rising obesity rates among adults. He emphasizes that unsustainable agricultural practices threaten biodiversity, crucial for food security.
To address this, the FAO is supporting communities in Borno, Yobe, and Adamawa. Initiatives include:
- Distributing nutritious supplementary food to 4,680 children under five
- Providing Safe Access to Fuel and Energy kits to 1,000 households
Doumbia stresses the need for a collaborative approach to ensure everyone has access to healthy and nutritious food, aligning with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
For more information on this critical issue, consider searching online for the latest reports and initiatives addressing undernutrition in Nigeria.
Source: NAN
