Dear Nutrition Stakeholders,

It is with great honour and a sense of national duty that I present to you the maiden edition of the National Nutrition Newsletter—an authoritative platform dedicated to curating and disseminating strategic nutrition intelligence, policy updates, and multi-sectoral progress across Nigeria’s nutrition landscape. Following the formal approval granted on 24th March 2025 by the relevant directorates and senior leadership of the Ministry, this flagship publication is now positioned as a central communication channel to engage Government MDAs, Donor Partners, Academia, Civil Society, and Youth Networks with evidence-based insights and collaborative updates on nutrition outcomes across Nigeria.

The National Nutrition Newsletter will serve as a powerful tool to promote accountability, amplify innovations, spotlight field-level progress, and foster cross-sectoral synergies in line with our national development goals and the Food and Nutrition Policy Implementation Framework. By institutionalizing this publication, we seek to build a shared understanding of our collective responsibilities and achievements, while also creating a repository of learning and reference for future programming.

I commend all stakeholders who contributed to the development of the editorial framework, content submission template, and outreach plan for the newsletter. I encourage every reader to engage with each issue critically and constructively—as we work together to achieve a nourished, healthy, and productive Nigeria.

Signed,
Honourable Minister
Federal Ministry of Budget and National Planning
Federal Republic of Nigeria