The Nutrition Society of Nigeria (NSN) has convened its 54th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference in Kano, Nigeria, under the theme “Navigating the Nutrition Frontier: Alternative Strategies for Sustainable Development”
This year’s conference aimed to address the pressing issue of malnutrition in Nigeria, exacerbated by challenges such as banditry, farmer-herder clashes, and climate change
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The conference Discussions focused on utilizing multiple micro-nutrient supplements to combat malnutrition, Calls for collaboration with development partners to tackle malnutrition
And Emphasis on boosting food production and educating Nigerians on nutritional food consumption.
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Professor Afolabi, NSN President, led the conference, which brought together nutritionists, dietitians, food scientists, and other stakeholders .
Prof Afolabi maintained that among issues that will be deliberate includes Enhancing nutrition among infants and pregnant women,Developing climate-smart agricultural practices and Strengthening capacities for improved nutrition service delivery.
Speaking while receiving members of the society who paid a courtesy call at his palace,the Emir of Kano, Mohammad Sanusi II, commended the NSN’s efforts in promoting nutritional awareness and assured his continuous support.
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Professor Hafiz Abubakar, a board member, noted the conference’s timeliness in addressing nutrition challenges.
The event provided a platform for experts to share knowledge and fine-tune strategies for sustainable development.
