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The Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving nutrition, food security, and public health through the validation of the Tom Brown Business Case, a strategic initiative aimed at combating malnutrition and boosting local food production. However, the validation workshop, held in Kano, was organised by the Kano State Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Drugs, Medical and Consumables Supply Agency (DMCSA) and development partners, including PVAC, FCDO, UNICEF, WHO, and the Global Fund (GF). The event brought together key stakeholders from the public and private sectors, alongside nutrition and health experts. Speaking at the occasion, the Commissioner for Health, Dr Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, emphasised the government’s determination to promote sustainable nutrition interventions, especially among vulnerable groups such as women and children. He described the Tom Brown initiative as “a critical step towards reducing malnutrition, creating jobs, and improving community well-being.” Dr Yusuf commended the development partners for their continued support and collaboration, adding that the state is working to establish a sustainable production and distribution model that will empower local producers and enhance food availability. The workshop’s objectives included presenting the draft Tom Brown Business Case for stakeholder review, collecting technical and policy inputs, validating implementation responsibilities, and building consensus on the investment and sustainability roadmap for the initiative. Participants at the meeting provided key feedback on financial, technical, and operational frameworks, which were incorporated into the final version of the business case. ALSO READ TOP STORIES FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNE
