Governance & Compliance
The NFA operates through a collaborative governance framework involving regulators, policymakers, industry representatives, development partners, academia, and civil society.
Leadership
NFA Steering Committee
The Steering Committee provides high-level strategic direction and oversight for the National Fortification Project, ensuring policy alignment and cross-sectoral accountability.
Committee Membership
Accountability
Roles and Responsibilities
The success of the National Fortification Project relies on clearly defined roles across all stakeholder groups.
Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON)
- Elaboration, review, and adoption of standards in collaboration with stakeholders
- Monitoring and testing of fortified foods at factory level
- Capacity building on food fortification
- Funding of laboratory testing and monitoring activities
- Secretariat for the USI/IDD Taskforce and Hosting of Taskforce meetings
- Collaboration with IPAN on laboratory certification
National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)
- Issuance of marketing authorization for fortified food products
- Registration of micronutrient premixes
- Monitoring and testing of fortified foods at retail, distribution, and port levels
- Funding of monitoring and laboratory activities
- Capacity building for regulatory staff
- Secretariat of the National Fortification Alliance
- Review and development of fortification regulations
Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (FMOHSW)
- Nutrition policy development
- Programme evaluation and impact assessment
- Support for NFA coordination and activities
Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC)
- Household-level monitoring
- Consumer sensitization and awareness creation
- Advocacy activities
Industry
- Production and distribution of adequately fortified foods
- Sponsorship of NFA activities
- Support for food fortification research
- Consumer awareness and social marketing
Development Partners
- Technical assistance
- Capacity building
- Laboratory strengthening
- Financial support
- Public awareness creation
Compliance
Regulatory Monitoring System
According to the NFA Regulatory Framework, food fortification monitoring in Nigeria operates across three major levels to ensure product quality from production to consumption.
Factory Level
Conducted by the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) to ensure compliance during the production process.
Distribution & Retail
Conducted by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) at market and port levels.
Household Level
Conducted by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and Federal Ministry of Education (FME).
Collaboration
Building Nigeria's Food Fortification Infrastructure
Through multi-sectoral coordination, the NFA strengthens regulatory frameworks, laboratory capacity, and industry compliance to ensure every Nigerian has access to fortified foods.
Quality Assurance
Approved Micronutrient Laboratories
The NFA, in collaboration with the Institute of Public Analysts of Nigeria (IPAN), recognizes accredited laboratories supporting micronutrient analysis and compliance monitoring.
Collaboration
NFA Biannual Meetings
The Alliance convenes twice yearly to review programme implementation, discuss technical updates, strengthen coordination, review compliance, and agree on strategic actions.
| Year | June Meeting Host | December Meeting Host |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | NAFDAC | Industry |
| 2027 | SON | FCCPC |
| 2028 | FMoHSW | NAFDAC |
Transparency
Industry Challenges
Identifying and addressing operational hurdles is critical. The NFA actively works to mitigate the following identified industry challenges:
Broad Participation
Membership of the NFA
Government (MDAs)
National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control
Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare- Federal Ministry of Education
- Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment
- Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning
Standards Organisation of Nigeria
Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission- Nigerian Customs Service
- National Primary Health Care Development Agency
- Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security
- Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation
Industry Stakeholders
- Flour Millers
- Vegetable Oil Producers
- Sugar Producers
- Salt Producers
- Bouillon Producers
- Premix Manufacturers, Suppliers, Importers, and Blenders
- Rice Millers
Professional Bodies
- Nutrition Society of Nigeria (NSN)
- Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST)
- Association of Food Beverage Tobacco Employees (AFBTE)
Development Partners
World Food Programme (WFP)
UNICEF
Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN)
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation- Helen Keller International (HKI)
- TechnoServe
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- Particle for Humanity (PFH)
Academia & Media
- Universities and research institutions
- Media organizations
- Civil society organizations
- Consumer advocacy groups