By By Elizabeth Ugbo
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has urged international donor agencies to partner with government agencies to tackle child malnutrition through effective resource utilization. She made the call during a meeting with the Eleanor Crook Foundation delegation at her office in Nigeria. The meeting focused on expanding the recently launched National Community Food Bank Programmed and strengthening efforts to end child starvation.
Oluremi Tinubu Seeks Stronger Donor Partnerships
The First Lady urged international organizations supporting child development to collaborate with relevant government agencies. She also encouraged donors to leverage existing platforms to maximize the impact of their contributions.
According to her, stronger partnerships will help ensure that available resources reach vulnerable children and families. Furthermore, coordinated efforts can improve the delivery of nutrition support programmed across the country.
Eleanor Crook Foundation Supports Child Nutrition
The delegation represented the Eleanor Crook Foundation, a global partner and leading promoter of Operation End Starvation.
The foundation supports initiatives aimed at addressing hunger and improving child nutrition. Its engagement with the First Lady reflects ongoing efforts to strengthen interventions against malnutrition in Nigeria.
National Community Food Bank Programmed in Focus
The meeting also examined ways to expand the National Community Food Bank Programmed, which Nigeria recently launched.
Expanding the programmed could strengthen community-level efforts to address food insecurity. Additionally, collaboration between government agencies and international donors could improve access to essential nutrition support.
The First Lady’s appeal highlights the importance of accountability, effective coordination and strategic partnerships in tackling child malnutrition.
Ultimately, sustained cooperation among stakeholders remains vital to improving child nutrition and reducing starvation across Nigeria.
