𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐲𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐨𝐟 $𝟐𝟑, 𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday said every dollar invested in nutrition yields a return of $23, describing it as one of the highest returns on investment for any human development initiative.

Speaking at the National Council on Nutrition meeting held in Abuja, Shettima emphasized that strategic investment in nutrition is vital for Nigeria’s economic growth, workforce productivity, and human capital development.

He explained that malnutrition remains a major threat to the nation’s future, warning that poor nutrition during childhood limits learning potential and contributes to economic losses.

According to him, “Nutrition is not just a health issue; it is an economic and developmental priority. For every dollar we invest in improving nutrition, we generate up to $23 in returns through better health outcomes, improved productivity, and reduced healthcare costs.”

The Vice President reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to scaling up nutrition-sensitive programs across ministries and agencies, with a focus on maternal and child health.

He also called for greater collaboration among federal, state, and local governments, as well as private sector stakeholders, to achieve Nigeria’s nutrition targets and build a healthier population.