Nigeria Launches N65 Billion Food Bank
Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported Apr 02, 2026 · Last updated Apr 03, 2026
The launch of the National Community Food Bank Programme, with significant pledges from both public and private sectors, is expected to positively impact the food and agriculture sectors in Nigeria. It signals increased demand for locally sourced nutritious food, potentially boosting agricultural production and related industries.
Remi Tinubu, the First Lady of Nigeria, launched the National Community Food Bank Programme in Abuja, securing over N65 billion in pledges from government and private sector entities. The initiative aims to combat child malnutrition and food insecurity, particularly targeting vulnerable children under six, pregnant women, and nursing mothers across Nigeria. Key donors include the Nigeria===Politics of Nigeria (N17 billion), the Nigeria Governors Forum (N17 billion), Aliko Dangote Foundation (N20 billion in-kind), Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation===NNPC Limited (N10 billion), and Emeka Offor Foundation (N500 million). The program will be implemented in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency, and the Nigeria===Bank of Agriculture, leveraging primary healthcare networks for transparent distribution. The initiative aligns with President Bola Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda, emphasizing a shift from 'sympathy to structure' to ensure no Nigerian child goes to bed hungry.
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