Nutrition Society of Nigeria Inaugurates Adamawa Chapter, Calls for Food Production to Achieve Nutritional Balance

By Emmanuel Kwada

The Nutrition Society of Nigeria (NSN) has officially launched its Adamawa State Chapter, igniting a clarion call for increased local food production and nutritional security.

The inauguration ceremony, held in Yola, blended celebration with purpose, featuring sensitization lectures on the state’s nutritional challenges and a unified push for agricultural self-reliance.

Dr. Rita Nwankwo, the newly appointed chairperson of the Adamawa Chapter, kicked off the event with a stirring address, underscoring NSN’s mission to eradicate malnutrition through strategic partnerships and robust policies.

We are here to collaborate with stakeholders to ensure food and nutritional security for every Nigerian

“We are here to collaborate with stakeholders to ensure food and nutritional security for every Nigerian,” she declared, setting an ambitious tone for the chapter’s work in Adamawa. Her words resonated as a rallying cry for collective action in a state where nutritional deficiencies remain a pressing concern.

The occasion’s chairman, Pharm. Wafari Thelman, hailed the chapter’s establishment as a milestone for Adamawa’s health landscape.

He praised the state government for fostering an enabling environment and pledged his unwavering support for NSN’s initiatives.

“This is a step forward, and I urge all hands to be on deck to make it a success,” Thelman said, emphasizing the transformative potential of the society’s presence.

Representing Deputy Governor Dr. Kaletapwa Farauta, Mrs. Hauwa Banu delivered a keynote address that echoed the urgency of the moment. She lauded NSN’s expansion into Adamawa and reaffirmed the state’s commitment to partnering with the organization to meet citizens’ nutritional needs.

Go back to farming—produce what you consume

Striking a practical note, Banu urged residents to reclaim their agricultural roots. “Go back to farming—produce what you consume,” she implored, framing self-sufficiency as the cornerstone of better nutrition and healthier lives.

Dr. Bashir Suleiman, Chairman of the Adamawa State Primary Health Care Development Agency and a keynote speaker, brought a clinical perspective to the discourse.

He advocated for enriching local diets with multivitamins and championed the consumption of homegrown foods. “We must shift to producing and eating what we grow—it’s the key to improving health outcomes,” he argued, highlighting the intersection of agriculture and nutrition as a pathway to resilience.

NSN President Professor Salisu Maidawa Abubakar underscored Adamawa’s strategic importance to the society’s nationwide mission.

It’s not just about food—it’s about health, development, and longevity for our people

“This state is critical to our fight against malnutrition,” he said, calling for robust support from both the government and the public. Abubakar painted a vivid picture of nutrition’s broader stakes: “It’s not just about food—it’s about health, development, and longevity for our people.” His impassioned plea reinforced NSN’s vision of a Nigeria where no one is left hungry or malnourished.

The event, observed by our reporter, buzzed with optimism and resolve, marking a pivotal moment in Adamawa’s battle against nutritional insecurity.

Attendees, from health officials to community leaders, left with a shared sense of purpose: to turn the state into a model of sustainable nutrition.

As the Adamawa Chapter takes root, its call for food production and nutritional balance signals a grassroots revolution—one that could ripple across Nigeria, plate by plate.