Aimed at reducing malnutrition and hidden hunger among Nigerians, the federal government has supported 480 households in Oyo State with nutritional inputs. Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Alhaji Sabo Nanono, affirmed the federal government’s resolve while distributing the packs to select households in Atiba and Surulere local government areas of Oyo State.

Speaking, Nanono charged the 480 beneficiaries to utilize the nutrition input packs to produce biofortified crops that will improve the nutrition of Nigerians. He explained that the federal government was keen on nutrition sensitive agriculture so as to reduce malnutrition, stunting, underweight, especially among under five years children, to the barest minimum.

Noting that the federal government was aware of sharp increases in food prices, reduction in incomes of the poor and vulnerable, negative impacts of COVID-19, Nanono emphasized the need for more involvement of government, individuals, and non-governmental agencies in addressing the nation’s nutrition challenges.

The agric minister enjoined beneficiaries to effectively utilize the inputs to improve the nutrition of their households, especially those under five years and school age children.

He also stressed that the desire of the federal government is to help evolve eating habits that engender a more balanced regimen in order to reduce overconsumption of certain classes of food. Nigerian Tribune