Alimosho Local Government has officially flagged off a community-based nutrition intervention targeted at addressing malnutrition among children aged 0–5 years within the local government area.
Speaking at the programme, the Chairman warmly welcomed stakeholders, partners, caregivers, and beneficiaries to the initiative, describing it as a timely and impactful response to one of the most pressing child health challenges facing communities today.
The intervention, implemented through a strategic collaboration between the Health Emergency Initiative (HEI) and the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX), focuses on vulnerable children and their caregivers within District I of Alimosho Local Government. About 120 children and their caregivers are expected to benefit directly from the programme.
Malnutrition, the Chairman noted, remains a critical issue that affects child survival, growth, and overall development, with long-term implications for societal health and productivity if left unaddressed. He explained that the programme’s components—including nutritional screening, nutrition support, caregiver education, and referrals where necessary—represent a proactive approach to early identification, prevention, and effective management of malnutrition…read morehttps://www.facebook.com/share/p/1FcEfxcWfT/
Media office of The Executive Chairman,
Alimosho Local Government.
January 22,2026.