Stakeholders in Niger State have expressed concern over the rising level of child malnutrition in the state, calling for stronger government action and increased funding to address the problem at the grassroots.
The concern was raised during an advocacy visit by the Civil Society Scaling-Up Nutrition in Nigeria, CS-SUNN, led by the Niger State Coordinator, Dr Aisha Wakaso, to 25 local government councils to strengthen nutrition interventions.
The stakeholders noted that stunting among children in the state stands at 43.9 per cent, describing the situation as a serious concern requiring sustained intervention at the local government level.
Chairmen of Bida, Katcha and Munya, who spoke on behalf of the 25 councils, pledged greater commitment to nutrition and promised to strengthen efforts to protect vulnerable children in their communities.
The Chairman of Munya Local Government, Aminu Najume, said insecurity had reduced considerably in the area, adding that the council had previously
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