The Federal Government has disclosed plans to launch a nationwide child nutrition campaign in the coming days as part of efforts to improve the wellbeing of children across the country.
This was revealed by the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, during her meeting with the United States Special Envoy for Best Future Generations, Charles Harder, on the sidelines of the Fostering the Future Together Global Summit organised by Melania Trump in Washington.
Oluremi Tinubu said the campaign would be driven through the Office of the First Lady and would focus on improving child nutrition across Nigeria.
She said, “Child nutrition will also be on the front burner in a few days from now through the Office of the First Lady when a nation-wide aggressive campaign would be launched.”
The First Lady noted that the initiative aligns with the priorities of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which places strong emphasis on the welfare and development of children.
Speaking further, she stressed the importance of education in shaping young minds, insisting that books remain essential despite the rise of digital technology.
“It is important for children to read books because it helps broaden their knowledge base without disruptions or interference from social media and related channels,” she said.
She added, “If you want to help people, you must first understand who they really are. My husband understands this… He is trying to sanitise the whole system and have a formidable foundation that can be built upon.”
In his remarks, Harder said the engagement was aimed at deepening discussions on the needs of Nigerian children.
He explained that the Best Future Generations initiative seeks to address issues affecting children globally, including food, nutrition, health, and protection from abuse.
The meeting held alongside the global summit, which had over 45 First Ladies in attendance, also examined the impact of artificial intelligence on children and adolescents worldwide.
