National Fortification Project
Combating Hidden Hunger in Nigeria Through Food Fortification
The National Fortification Alliance (NFA) is driving coordinated national efforts to improve nutrition outcomes through the production, regulation, monitoring, and promotion of adequately fortified foods across Nigeria.
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National Fortification Alliance Mid-Year Meeting 2026
The NFA mid-year meeting brings together all stakeholders to review progress, share compliance data, and strengthen collaboration across Nigeria's food fortification ecosystem.
NFA Steering Committee Meeting - June 2026
The National Fortification Alliance Steering Committee convenes to review strategic priorities, regulatory updates, and stakeholder coordination for Nigeria's food fortification programme.
National Fortification Alliance 2025 Meeting
NFA brings together stakeholders to review progress and strengthen Nigeria's food fortification programme
NFA Stakeholders Reaffirm Commitment to Strengthening Food Fortification in Nigeria
The National Fortification Alliance (NFA) held its 2025 meeting in Lagos, bringing together key stakeholders to review progress and define priorities for Nigeria’s food fortification programme. Members adopted resolutions to strengthen compliance, coordination, and the long-term sustainability of fortification interventions nationwide.
The Challenge
Nigeria's Hidden Hunger Crisis
Critical health statistics that demonstrate the urgent need for food fortification
The Economic Case
Why Fortification Matters
Strategic investment in human capital through nutrition directly impacts Nigeria's macroeconomic growth.
Productivity
Malnutrition costs Nigeria approximately $1.5 billion annually in lost GDP due to poor health and cognitive development.
Read the Report →Efficiency
Fortification is one of the most cost-effective health interventions, with an estimated cost of only $0.01–$0.25 per person per year.
Learn About Impact →Fortification is not charity - it is a cost-effective investment in Nigeria's human capital. Every naira spent on fortification returns exponential value in child development, workforce productivity, and national health savings.
Mission
To coordinate a multi-sectoral approach that ensures every Nigerian has access to essential micronutrients through the mandatory fortification of staple foods.
Vision
A Nigeria free from the burden of "hidden hunger" and micronutrient deficiencies, achieved through sustainable public-private partnerships.
Strategy
Core Functions of the NFA
Leading Nigeria's fight against hidden hunger through targeted multisectoral alignment.
Coordination
Serving as the primary forum for government, industry, and partners to align on nutrition goals.
Regulatory Advocacy
Pushing for enforcement of mandatory fortification for wheat flour, oil, sugar, and salt.
Capacity Building
Strengthening national laboratory capacity for accurate and harmonised micronutrient testing.
Monitoring
Overseeing adoption of digital tools like DFQT+ to track fortification compliance in real-time.
Progress
Recent Achievements
(2024–2025)
Digital Transformation
Launched the DFQT+ pilot for edible oils in April 2024 replacing manual reporting with real-time data.
Recognition Excellence
Held the 4th Micronutrient Fortification Index Awards honoring high-performing processors.
Policy Advancement
Initiated the expansion of mandatory fortification to rice and bouillon cubes for rural reach.
Lab Audit
Commissioned IPAN to conduct a full audit of all eight approved micronutrient laboratories.
Collaboration
Our Partners
Helen Keller International (HKI)
Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security
Standards Organisation of Nigeria
Universities and research institutions
Association of Food Beverage Tobacco Employees (AFBTE)
Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN)
Consumer advocacy groups
Federal Ministry of Education
Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning
World Food Programme (WFP)
Nigerian Customs Service
Bouillon Producers
Rice Millers
Salt Producers
Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST)
Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission
Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare
UNICEF
Flour Millers
Nutrition Society of Nigeria (NSN)
TechnoServe
Media organizations
Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment
Sugar Producers
Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation
National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control
World Health Organization (WHO)
Premix Manufacturers, Blenders and Suppliers
Civil society organizations
Particle for Humanity (PFH)
National Primary Health Care Development Agency
Vegetable Oil ProducersHelen Keller International (HKI)Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food SecurityStandards Organisation of NigeriaUniversities and research institutionsAssociation of Food Beverage Tobacco Employees (AFBTE)Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN)Consumer advocacy groupsFederal Ministry of EducationFederal Ministry of Finance, Budget and National PlanningWorld Food Programme (WFP)Nigerian Customs ServiceBouillon ProducersRice MillersSalt ProducersNigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST)Federal Competition and Consumer Protection CommissionFederal Ministry of Health and Social WelfareUNICEFFlour MillersNutrition Society of Nigeria (NSN)TechnoServeMedia organizationsFederal Ministry of Industry, Trade and InvestmentSugar ProducersFederal Ministry of Information and National OrientationNational Agency for Food and Drug Administration and ControlWorld Health Organization (WHO)Premix Manufacturers, Blenders and SuppliersCivil society organizationsParticle for Humanity (PFH)National Primary Health Care Development AgencyVegetable Oil ProducersWork With Us
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