In collaboration with Plan International, AYGF hosted Stakeholders from Niger state for the Accelerating Nutrition Results in Nigeria (ANRIN) Bi-Annual Project Steering Committee/Project Debrief Meeting.
The ANRiN Project Steering Committee Meeting held on the 13th of May, 2024 serves as a pivotal platform for strategic oversight and guidance to ensure the effective implementation of ANRiN in Niger State.
In response to the urgent need to address malnutrition in Nigeria, the Accelerating Nutrition Results in Nigeria (ANRiN) project was initiated to ignite positive change within Niger State. Implemented by non-state actors, AYGF, and Plan International across 25 local government areas, ANRiN is dedicated to combating malnutrition through targeted interventions and community engagement. Nutrition serves as a cornerstone of human development, shaping health outcomes, economic productivity, and overall well-being.
Within the intricate landscape of this multifaceted initiative, the ANRiN Steering Committee stands as a pivotal force for strategic guidance, oversight, and accountability. Composed of esteemed stakeholders from government bodies, civil society, and implementing partners, this bi-annual gathering offers a platform for collective reflection, informed decision-making, and proactive planning.
The bi-annual gathering which had in attendance the Niger state Commissioner for secondary & tertiary health, Dr Bello Tukur, Chairman house committee on Health Niger House of Assembly, Hon. Umar Nasir, our Executive Director, Dr Arome Salifu, Director of Resource, and Mobilization Plan International, Dr. Oji Ogbureke and other relevant stakeholders as mandated by the World Bank, aims to review progress, address challenges, and provide direction for achieving project goals.
AYGF is committed to impacting and meeting the nutritional needs of children under 5 and mothers because nutrition serves as a cornerstone of human development, shaping health outcomes, economic productivity, and overall well-being.
Enjoy the picture highlights from this event.