Nutrition Society of Nigeria.

14/07/2025

04/07/2025

https://nutritionnigeria.org/nsn-chairperson-inaugurated-as-advocacy-champion-in-bauchi-a-new-voice-for-mothers-and-children/

04/07/2025

NSN Chairperson Inaugurated as Advocacy Champion in Bauchi: A New Voice for Mothers and Children

In a moment marked by purpose and promise, Mrs. Comfort Daniel Madaki, the Chairperson of the Nutrition Society of Nigeria (NSN), Bauchi State Chapter, was officially inaugurated as one of the advocacy champions for the Accelerating Investment in Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health and Nutrition (AIM-MNCNH) initiative in Bauchi State.

The ceremony, held on June 30th, 2025, at the State Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, drew stakeholders from across the health sector.

The inauguration was performed on behalf of the Honourable Commissioner for Health by the Executive Chairman of the State Primary Health Care Development Board, lending weight and authority to the occasion.

Mrs. Madaki’s appointment is far from ceremonial. With a sterling track record in maternal and newborn child nutrition and health, her selection reflects not only recognition of her past achievements but also a bold step toward future progress. Her voice now joins a growing chorus of advocates determined to turn data into decisions and policies into impact.

"As a champion, I am a voice for the voiceless mothers and children," Madaki said passionately. "I stand as a bridge between evidence and action, an agent for improving maternal, newborn, and child health across Bauchi State."

Her words resonate deeply in a state where maternal and child health indicators remain a critical concern. As an advocacy champion, she steps into a vital role: galvanizing support, influencing policy, and ensuring no mother or child is left behind.

The AIM-MNCNH initiative aims to accelerate strategic investments and actions to improve health outcomes across Nigeria. With Mrs. Madaki and others at the helm in Bauchi, the journey toward healthier mothers and children just gained powerful new momentum.

24/06/2025

https://nutritionnigeria.org/nsn-leadership-meets-with-oyo-state-primary-healthcare-and-hospital-management-boards/

24/06/2025

Nutrition Society of Nigeria (NSN) Engages Stakeholders in Oyo State

The Nutrition Society of Nigeria (NSN) executives, led by Professor Salisu Abubakar (Current NSN President), alongside Professor W. A. Afolabi (NSN Immediate Past President), Professor Bartholomew Brai (NSN Past President), Professor Folake Samuel (Ex-Officio), and Dr. Oluwaseun Ariyo (NSN General Secretary), paid a courtesy visit to the Oyo State Primary Healthcare Board, Ibadan, Oyo State. During the visit, they were warmly received by Mrs. Omolara Oladeji, State Nutrition Officer, and other nutrition officers.

The state's remarkable achievements in nutrition were highlighted during the meeting. Notably, the state has recruited 40 new nutrition officers, bringing the total number of nutritionist working with Oyo State Government to 72, and established additional nutrition departments. Furthermore, the state has successfully trained 900 health workers in both public and private hospitals on MIYCN and is producing soy flour for managing moderate acute malnutrition. The state has also seen a positive impact of the ANRiN project, with reduced prevalence of stunting, and has become the first in the South West to participate in the UNICEF Child Nutrition Fund.
The NSN executives commended the state's efforts and offered valuable advice, emphasizing the need for sustainability plans to maintain the momentum of nutrition activities under the ANRiN project.

They also stressed the importance of having dedicated nutrition desk officers in relevant ministries. Additionally, the team paid a courtesy visit to Dr. Akin Fagbemi, Chairman of the Oyo State Hospital Management Board, commending the state's efforts in promoting nutrition. The landmark progress in nutrition under the Hospital management board is also commended. Likewise, in the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, the team visited the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry and the chairman of the State Committee on Food and Nutrition, Pastor J. A. Ayanleke and other officers of the ministry.

The team commended the good work in nutrition coordination in the state and lauded the state for the timely launching of the Oyo State Multisectoral Plan on Food and Nutrition.

21/06/2025

Dear NSN Members,

Its with deep sorrow, we regret to inform you of the passing of one of our dear colleague and member, Professor OLAYIWOLA Ibiyemi Olasunmbo, who sadly left us last night June 20th, 2025, after a period of illness.

Prof. Olayiwola was a former Chairperson of the Ogun state Chapter of NSN. Highly dedicated and committed member of the chapter.

It is heartbreaking that, despite all efforts and prayers, she has now gone to rest.

Let us remember her for her strength, dedication, and positive impact she made in our society both at the state chapter and national.

We would announce the burial details once the arrangement is finalized.

May her gentle soul rest in perfect peace 🕊️, and may God comfort us all 🙏🤍.

21/06/2025

https://dailytrust.com/grand-challenges-nigeria-awards-grants-for-10-transformative-health-innovations/

Grand Challenges Nigeria (GCNg) has announced the selection of ten innovation projects for seed grant funding under its inaugural Request for Proposals (RFP) themed “Advancing Innovative Solutions for Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health.” Following the official launch of the Grand Challenges Nig...

17/06/2025

https://youtu.be/kDpZnfFmVJ0

On it efforts strengthening the effective implementation of the strategic plan the Nutrition Society of Nigeria (NSN) has inaugurated the committees that wil...

17/06/2025