HURIWA urges withdrawal of proposed Nutritionists Registration Council bill
HURIWA has urged the National Assembly to withdraw a bill seeking to establish the Nutritionists Registration Council of Nigeria.
In Brief
- •HURIWA has urged the National Assembly to withdraw a bill seeking to establish the Nutritionists Registration Council of Nigeria.
- •The bill, sponsored by Chike Okafor, could marginalise indigenous food knowledge and create legal uncertainty around traditional nutritional practices.
- •HURIWA calls for transparent consultations involving nutrition experts, traditional knowledge holders, and affected communities before the bill is reconsidered.
Why It Matters
The proposed bill could have significant implications for Nigeria's food heritage and traditional nutritional practices. If passed, it could create an overcentralised regulatory structure that undermines indigenous knowledge systems and everyday food practices. This could affect the way nutrition is practiced and understood in Nigeria, potentially leading to a loss of cultural heritage and community-based knowledge.
Key Details
- Bill Sponsor
- Chike Okafor
- Bill Status
- Proposed
- Key Concern
- Marginalisation of indigenous food knowledge
Context & Background
Nigeria has a rich tradition of indigenous food knowledge and traditional nutritional practices that have been passed down through generations. These practices include local foods, seasonal diets, food preservation, fermentation, medicinal plants, breastfeeding, and complementary feeding.
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