The training aimed to equip women from civil society organizations (CSOs) with knowledge about nutrition, balanced diets, and the use of locally produced food to combat malnutrition. Speaking at the event, Hajiya Rashida Yusuf, Chairperson of NAWOJ Bauchi, emphasized the significance of this initiative in addressing malnutrition, particularly among children and mothers in Bauchi State.
“This training provides a platform for collective contributions towards enhancing nutrition advocacy across the state’s 20 local governments,” Yusuf stated, adding that NAWOJ’s partnership with UNICEF and the Bauchi State First Lady aims to create a strategic plan for improving maternal and child nutrition.
She further highlighted NAWOJ’s role in evidence-based advocacy, raising awareness on human development issues, especially those affecting women and children. Yusuf noted that the state faces a severe crisis of malnutrition, exacerbated by socio-economic challenges, inadequate food access, and poor feeding practices.
Hajiya Hauwa Aliyu, Zonal Secretary of NAWOJ North East, also expressed concern over the alarming rates of malnutrition in the region, aggravated by the country’s economic struggles. She urged women to cultivate homegrown foods such as vegetables, fruits, and grains to ensure their families receive essential vitamins and nutrients.
The event featured various presentations emphasizing practical skills for improving nutrition, with a focus on empowering women to drive healthier communities. Participants were encouraged to return to their communities and implement these solutions to combat malnutrition.
