World Bank Approves $50 Million to Tackle Nigeria’s Nutrition Crisis Under ANRiN Project 2.0
The World Bank has approved a $50 million fund to address Nigeria’s urgent nutrition challenges under the Accelerating Nutrition Results in Nigeria (ANRiN) Project 2.0. This funding, which falls within the World Bank’s crisis response framework, aims to improve nutritional outcomes in Nigeria’s most vulnerable communities.
The announcement was made by Ndiame Diop, World Bank’s Country Director, during a meeting with Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Diop emphasized the importance of the Nigerian government’s commitment to financing nutrition initiatives, saying, “The bank has earmarked $50 million under the ANRiN 2.0 program, which is a crisis response window.”
Focus on Nutrition Education
Trina Haque, World Bank’s Practice Manager for Health, Nutrition, and Population, emphasized the need for nutrition education for children and adolescents, pointing out that early child development is crucial to combating malnutrition. Haque called for broader implementation of educational initiatives to address malnutrition at its root causes.
Vice President Shettima Launches N-774 Initiative for Localized Nutrition Solutions
During the meeting, Vice President Shettima introduced the N-774 Initiative, a community-driven program aimed at delivering nutrition interventions to Nigeria’s 774 local government areas (LGAs). This initiative builds on the progress of the ANRiN project as it approaches its closeout phase and aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s vision for sustainable, locally-owned solutions.
“Malnutrition is a Nigerian problem that needs a Nigerian solution,” Shettima stated, highlighting the initiative’s commitment to sustainable outcomes. The N-774 Initiative is a multi-sectoral approach integrating goals across education, agriculture, health, and social protection to create a cohesive strategy for lasting impact.
Implementation Strategy and Political Will
Vice President Shettima explained that the N-774 Initiative is designed as a localized, community-driven solution tailored to meet the unique needs of each LGA. He underscored the importance of leveraging the current political will to address Nigeria’s concerning nutrition indicators and emphasized that effective partnerships between federal, state, and international stakeholders would be key to successful implementation.
“The Renewed Hope Administration is committed to swift, impactful results through this innovative approach to nutrition intervention,” Shettima added. He expressed confidence that with sustained collaboration among governments and international partners, the initiative would significantly improve community health outcomes in Nigeria.
What You Should Know
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In summary, the World Bank’s ANRiN Project 2.0, coupled with Nigeria’s N-774 Initiative, represents a critical step towards addressing the country’s nutrition crisis, supporting sustainable, community-driven interventions, and improving public health across Nigeria.
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