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KUKAH CENTER CRIES OUT TO RELIGIOUS LEADERS AS DEADLY MALNUTRITION WREAKS SEVERE HAVOC

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The Kukah Centre (TKC), a Nigerian policy research institute, has enlisted religious leaders to advocate for better nutrition, particularly as the country faces economic challenges that exacerbate malnutrition. This initiative, led by TKC Executive Director Rev. Fr. Atta Barkindo, was highlighted at a one- day event titled " Faith Influencers Leading the Way: Transforming Nutrition for a Healthier Nigeria, " held in Abuja. Organized by TKC in partnership with the Sultan Foundation and supported by the World Bank' s Accelerating Nutrition Results in Nigeria (ANRiN) initiative, the event underscored the role of faith leaders in combating malnutrition.

The dialogue aimed to address Nigeria' s enduring malnutrition crisis by leveraging the influence of religious leaders to promote nutritional awareness and healthier eating habits. According to Barkindo, faith leaders possess significant sway over their communities, making them effective advocates for encouraging healthy lifestyles and sound financial decisions related to food choices. " Sometimes, the issue is not a lack of resources but rather poor resource management and misguided values. Our goal is to educate Nigerians on how to spend wisely and make healthier food choices, " he explained.

Malnutrition remains a severe problem in Nigeria, particularly among children under five, with 37 percent experiencing stunted growth due to poor nutrition. This issue worsens as children grow, with stunting rates rising to 47 percent for those aged 24- 35 months. To address this, TKC' s Project Officer, Ms. Anna Swanta, emphasized that the ANRiN project, launched in 2018, aims to expand access to affordable nutrition services for vulnerable groups, including pregnant and lactating women, adolescent girls, and young children. The project encourages better maternal and child health practices by offering nutrition- sensitive antenatal care and utilizing Disbursement Linked Indicators (DLIs) to motivate the provision of essential services.

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