FG to phase out unbranded, unfortified bulk edible oils
Nigeria launches campaign to phase out unfortified edible oils under the Third-Party Advocacy Campaign (TPAC) to combat malnutrition. Backed by GAIN, the initiative targets the 67% of Nigerians consuming unbranded oils, of which only 31% are fortified. Led by the Health Ministry with CS-SUNN and E-Health Africa, it aims to align stakeholders on national food
As part of efforts to address hunger and improve nutrition outcomes, the Federal Government has launched a strategic initiative to phase out unbranded unfortified bulk edible oils and strengthen workforce nutrition across the country.
The plan, which is being executed by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare in partnership with CS-SUNN and E-Health Africa, was launched as the Third-Party Advocacy Campaign (TPAC) project.
The initiative, supported by Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) was introduced as a response to Nigeria’s growing malnutrition burden and also, in view of the health risks associated with the rampant circulation, as well as consumption of unbranded and unfortified edible bulk oils in the country.
Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare data shows that about 67 per cent of Nigerians consume unbranded edible oil and only 31per cent of edible oils in circulation are fortified.
The event was designed to serve as both a springboard and a strategic platform to foster alignment and action on Nigeria’s food fortification goal. It attracted participation from government officials, development partners, civil society, media, state nutrition officers, and public health experts.
Speaking at the event, the Director of Nutrition at the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Mrs Ladi Bako-Aiyegbusi, described the campaign as a strategic.
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Source : The Guardian
