World Food Day: Reps reaffirm commitment to tackling malnutrition

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House of Representativess has reaffirmed its commitment to providing the legislative framework needed to tackle malnutrition in the country.
The chairman, House Committee on Nutrition and Food Security, Chike Okafor, stated at an event organized by by Centre for Food Safety and Agricultural Research(CEFSAR) in conjunction with Loveworld Ministry of Food Technology and Sovereignty, to commemorate the World Food Day.
Okafor, who was represented by the Committee Clerk, Agenti milicent, noted that food insecurity is major concern, stating that the House is working on bills that would go a long way in addressing the nutrition ...