Increasing development and productivity through better nutrition.
Along with our partners, we support the government to ensure lifesaving and life-enhancing nutrition programming is available and accessible for those who need it most.
Nigeria has the greatest number of stunted children in Africa, and ranks second globally, with more than 10 million stunted children.
In 2018, 32% of children under five were found to be stunted and nearly 20% were underweight.
Besides a lack of basic protein and energy, the immediate causes of undernutrition include deficiencies in micronutrients, such as vitamin A, iron, iodine and zinc.
Women and girls also experience high rates of malnutrition, with 58% of women found to be anaemic.
Nigeria is experiencing a double burden of malnutrition, where undernutrition, including micronutrient deficiencies, exists alongside overweight, obesity and diet-related non-communicable diseases.
Underlying causes of malnutrition in Nigeria include poor infant and young child feeding practices, inadequate access to healthcare, water and sanitation, and a high level of poverty.
Improving health, development and productivity through better nutrition.
Since 2007, Nutrition international has been working closely with government agencies, partners and key stakeholders in Nigeria to implement lifesaving and life-enhancing nutrition interventions.
In Nigeria, we focus on:
Get in touch
Country Director, Nigeria
Dr. Osita Samuel Okonkwo
Email: okonkwo@nutritionintl.org
Nutrition International Nigeria
No. 23, Ibrahim Tahir Lane
Cadastral Zone Bo5, Utako Abuja
FCT 900108 Nigeria
Telephone: +234 9292 0096
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