…As Vice President approves Committee summit holding in June
Abuja CorrespondentÂ
Nigeria Vice President, Kashim Shettima has approved the use of Presidential banquet for the upcoming National Summit on Nutrition and Food Security scheduled to hold in June 2025.
This was announced by the House of Representatives Committee Chairman on Nutrition and Food Security, Hon. Dcn. Chike Okafor, PhD, who is also the member representing Ehime Mbano, Ihitte Uboma,Obowo at the green chambers, on his Facebook post on Wednesday,19,2025.
The ranking Federal Lawmaker wrote;Â
Today,Wednesday March,19,2025 in my capacity as the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Nutrition and Food Security and Convener of the National Legislative Network on Nutrition and Food Security (NLNNFS), I led a delegation of some of my colleagues,members of the House Committee on Nutrition and Food Security,Representatives of Chairmen of State Houses of Assembly Committees on Nutrition and Food Security,one each from the 6 geopolitical zones of our country and some other relevant stakeholders to a strategic meeting with His Excellency,the Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima,GCON at the State House, Abuja.
During the meeting, I formally presented an invitation to the Vice President as the Special Guest of Honor at the upcoming National Summit on Nutrition and Food Security, scheduled for June,2025.
In appreciation of the significance of this initiative, the Vice President graciously approved the use of the Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, Abuja, as the official venue for the summit, a key milestone in advancing our collective efforts.
Further solidifying his commitment, Vice President Shettima directed me to liaise with the Deputy Chief of Staff to the President,Senator Ibrahim Hadejia to ensure full cooperation and support from the presidency towards this all important summit,
Additionally, he pledged to mobilize executive backing, including state governors, government agencies, and the private sector, to ensure that we achieve the overall goals and objectives of the proposed legislative summit,
I was accompanied by Hon Michael Tolulope Ige, Majority Leader of Ekiti State House of Assembly and Chairperson of the Chairmen of the Committees of Nutrition and Food Security in the state Houses of Assembly,who led his other 5 colleagues from the 6 geopolitical zones,
Let me fondly appreciate my colleagues,Hon. Bassey Akiba (Calabar Municipal/Odukpani Federal Constituency), Hon. Harrison Anozie Nwadike (Nkwerre/Isu/Nwangele/Njaba Federal Constituency), Hon. Muhammad Aminu Ibrahim (Malumfashi/Kafur Federal Constituency), Hon. Haruna Paul Gowon (Bassa/Dekina Federal Constituency), and Hon. Akin Rotimi (Spokesperson of the House of Representatives/Ekiti North Federal Constituency) who found time to be part of the delegation.
Hon. Ige highlighted the role of state legislatures in advancing nutrition policies.
This engagement marks a crucial step in reinforcing legislative-executive collaboration to implement nutrition-focused policies, strengthen food security measures, and create sustainable interventions for vulnerable populations across the country.
I believe that with this strong institutional backing, we are poised to make tangible progress in ensuring a healthier and well-nourished Nigeria.
Hon Deacon Chike John Okafor,PhD