Idris Seeks Support Of Religious, Traditional Leaders To Check Malnutrition

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has appealed to faith-based leaders and traditional rulers to lend their voices in advocating for policies prioritizing nutrition and access to nutritious food for their communities and followers.

The Minister made the call in Abuja at a one-day high-level dialogue on nutrition with faith-based leaders and traditional rulers held in the State House.

Idris, who said access to good nutrition, was a fundamental human right of all citizens, decried the rate of malnutrition afflicting millions of Nigerians including children.

The Minister said the launch of the campaign on nutrition with faith-based leaders and traditional rulers as the vanguard, would surely make an impact given their tremendous influence that extends far beyond the confines of their respective congregations and Emirates, kingdoms, and chiefdoms, especially in shaping the fabric of the society.

The event, which was held at the instance of Vice-President Kashim Shettima, brought together religious leaders, traditional rulers, representatives of multilateral institutions, development partners, and policymakers to brainstorm and strategize on the awareness campaign for nutrition.