Governor Otti Joins Vice-President Shettima in Ethiopia for Nutrition Leadership Exchange
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State accompanied Vice-President Kashim Shettima to the inaugural Nigeria-Ethiopia Nutrition Leadership Exchange Forum in Addis Ababa.
In Brief
- •Governor Alex Otti of Abia State accompanied Vice-President Kashim Shettima to the inaugural Nigeria-Ethiopia Nutrition Leadership Exchange Forum in Addis Ababa.
- •The forum, held from 7 to 9 October, aimed to learn from Ethiopia's Seqota Declaration and apply its model to Nigeria's Nutrition 774 (N774) Initiative.
- •Key activities included policy sessions, field visits to agricultural sites, and a bilateral meeting with Ethiopian officials.
Why It Matters
This visit highlights the growing collaboration between Nigeria and Ethiopia in the field of nutrition and agriculture. By learning from Ethiopia's successful Seqota Declaration, Nigeria aims to address stunting in children and improve food security. The exchange of knowledge and best practices between the two countries can have significant implications for public health and economic development in both nations.
Key Details
- Event Dates
- 7-9 October 2026
- Location
- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Objective
- Learn from Ethiopia's Seqota Declaration to model Nigeria's Nutrition 774 (N774) Initiative
Context & Background
Ethiopia's Seqota Declaration is a commitment to end stunting in children under two by 2030. Nigeria's Nutrition 774 (N774) Initiative was endorsed at the 148th National Economic Council meeting.
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