**"Bridging the Nutrition Gap: NCN Sets Up Committee to Develop Funding Structure"** In a bid to tackle the complex issue of malnutrition in Nigeria, the National Council on Nutrition (NCN) has established a subcommittee to develop a robust funding structure for nutrition interventions. This move is a crucial step towards bridging the gap between promises made and lives changed, as emphasized by Vice President Kashim Shettima. The committee, chaired by Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, brings together key stakeholders, including the Ministers of Education, Water Resources, Women Affairs, Science and Technology, as well as the Deputy Chief of Staff to the President and the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Health. The Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning will serve as the Secretariat, ensuring that the committee's recommendations are well-coordinated with the country's economic plans. The subcommittee has a tight 30-day deadline to come up with a financing roadmap, which will be presented to the National Council on Nutrition (NCN) and the National Economic Council (NEC) for review and adoption. To achieve this, the committee will involve development partners and private investors, including the Aliko Dangote Foundation, to tap into their expertise and resources. Vice President Shettima has emphasized the need for strong institutional and legal frameworks to sustain coordination, financing, and accountability across sectors. He also highlighted the importance of timely releases and effective utilization of budget allocations for nutrition-related programs. This is a timely reminder, given that Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) often struggle with releasing approved funds for such programs. The NCN has also resolved to pursue the National Nutrition Bill with urgency, which will provide a legal framework for nutrition interventions. Furthermore, the council has encouraged state governors to fast-track necessary actions at the state level to ensure timely implementation and effective utilization of available resources under the Accelerating Nutrition Results in Nigeria (ANRiN) 2.0 Project. Ultimately, the success of these efforts depends on stronger subnational ownership and deeper grassroots engagement, ensuring that states, local governments, community leaders, and frontline workers play their full role in implementation. By bridging the nutrition gap, Nigeria can make significant strides in improving the health and well-being of its citizens, particularly children and women.