Nigeria, Feb. 21 -- The National Economic Council (NEC) has launched the Nutrition 774 Initiative as part of efforts to tackle malnutrition and boost human capital development

The initiative is aimed at delivering lifesaving nutrition interventions across Nigeria's 774 local government areas, according to a statement signed by the Senior Special Assistant to The President on Media & Communications, Office of The Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha.

The initiative was launched on Thursday during the 148th NEC meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Speaking at the launch, Nigeria's Vice President Kashim Shettima implored state governors, ministers, local government chairmen and other stakeholders, including the private sector, to take urg...