Overview

The National Multi-Sectoral Plan of Action for Food and Nutrition (NMPFAN) 2021-2025 is a comprehensive strategic document developed by the Federal Government of Nigeria, under the Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning. It aims to address malnutrition and improve nutritional status for all Nigerians, with a specific focus on vulnerable groups such as women, children, and internally displaced persons. The plan outlines a multi-sectoral approach involving various government ministries, agencies, and stakeholders to tackle food and nutrition insecurity. It is set within the national policy framework of Nigeria, highlighting the current food and nutrition situation, including challenges such as high rates of stunting, wasting, and micronutrient deficiencies. The document reviews past nutrition responses, identifies gaps in intervention coverage, and presents a detailed action plan for 2021-2025. The goal is to attain optimal nutritional status for all Nigerians, with objectives focusing on improving food and nutrition security, enhancing caregiving capacity, improving health services, building capacity to address malnutrition, raising awareness, and ensuring resource allocation. Priority areas include food security, caregiving, health services, capacity building, awareness, and resource allocation. The plan sets specific targets and expected outcomes monitored through indicators. Published in November 2020, it serves as a roadmap for coordinated action across sectors to reduce malnutrition and achieve sustainable development goals related to nutrition.

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