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Jigawa approves committee to fight malnutrition

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  • The Jigawa State Executive Council has approved the formation of a State Standing Committee on Nutrition.
  • The committee aims to enhance inter-ministerial coordination and improve the nutritional well-being of citizens, with a focus on vulnerable groups.
  • The Commissioner for Health will chair the committee, which includes members from key ministries and agencies.

Jigawa State in Nigeria is taking a significant step to combat malnutrition with the approval of a State Standing Committee on Nutrition. The State Executive Council greenlit the committee's formation, signaling a commitment to improving the nutritional status of all residents.

The Council has approved the constitution of the State Committee on Nutrition as part of the government’s commitment to improving the nutritional status of citizens through coordinated, multi-sectoral action.

— Sagir MusaJigawa State Commissioner of Information, Youths, Sports and Culture, explaining the rationale behind the new committee.

Information Commissioner Sagir Musa announced the decision, emphasizing that the committee will strengthen "inter-ministerial coordination" and ensure "sustained attention to all nutrition-related issues." This multi-sectoral approach is designed to foster a healthier society, with particular attention to the needs of vulnerable children and women.

The Committee is established to ensure effective inter-ministerial collaboration and sustained attention to all nutrition-related issues that will promote a healthier society.

— Sagir MusaDetailing the committee's role in coordinating efforts to improve public health.

The committee will be chaired by the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abdullahi Kainuwa, and will draw members from crucial ministries such as Water Resources, Environment, Local Government, Women Affairs, and Budget. The Special Adviser on Nutrition and the Director General of the Jigawa Agricultural Transformation Agency will also be part of the committee, with the Executive Secretary of the State Primary Health Care Agency serving as its secretary.

It will have particular emphasis on improving the wellbeing of vulnerable children and women.

— Sagir MusaHighlighting the specific focus on vulnerable populations.

Musa highlighted that the government recognizes nutrition as a "shared responsibility" requiring collective effort. The committee's core mandate includes providing strategic leadership, policy coordination, and oversight for nutrition interventions across the state, reflecting a resolve to tackle malnutrition through an integrated strategy.

The Council has recognized that nutrition is a shared responsibility requiring the collective efforts of key sectors.

— Sagir MusaEmphasizing the collaborative nature of the nutrition initiative.
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