Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has launched a five-year Policy on Food Nutrition in the state.
The multi-sectoral strategic plan of Action on Food Nutrition is a step-up action to tackle the problem of malnutrition in all forms in the state.
While launching the policy and the action plan at an event held at the Gombe International Hotel on Tuesday, Governor Inuwa Yahaya said both the policy and the action plan demonstrated his administration’s unwavering commitment to improving the health of the people by reversing the negative trend of malnutrition in the state.
Represented by the Deputy Governor, Dr. Manassah Daniel Jatau, the Governor explained that the policy on food nutrition was earlier approved by the State Executive Council in order to key into the Federal Government policy on food and nutrition and the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations, according to Leadership.
The launch of the Gombe State Food and Nutrition Policy and Multi-sectoral Plan of Action 2023-2027, meticulously scrutinized and approved by the State EXCO, demonstrates Gombe’s commitment to aligning with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and the national policy of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration”, the Governor said.
“Basically, the launch of the Gombe State Policy on Food Nutrition and the Multi-sectoral Strategic Plan of Action on Food Nutrition marks a significant stride in the government’s commitment to combating malnutrition. This comprehensive approach demonstrates our dedication to improving the health and well-being of our citizens, ensuring a brighter and healthier future for all, especially the children”, he added.
In his remarks, the Commissioner, Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Alh. Salihu Baba Alkali, informed the gathering that the domestication of the nutrition policy is to help in achieving the desired level of food nutrition and food security amongst the people especially the vulnerable group of children, adolescents, women and the elderly.
