LASG trains operators of orphanages on implementation of nutrition policy

Towards aligning operators of homeowners and orphanages in the State with the laid down rules guiding the Lagos State Policy On Food And Nutrition, the State Government  has organised  capacity building programmes for operators.

In his keynote address, at a capacity building event held at the Correctional Centre for Junior Boys in Yaba, the State Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mr Mobolaji Ogunlende said the initiative was to ensure compliance of Owners of Private Homes and Orphanages with Lagos State Food and Nutrition Policy and Plan of Action.

Ogunlende also stated that the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu was not only concerned about food security, but ensuring that the necessary nutritional requirement was met particularly for wards in both government and private homes.

According to the  Commissioner, the THEMES plus Agenda was to make sure that no person was left behind in any area, adding that participants must put the knowledge acquired into practice.

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth and Social Development, Pharm (Mrs) Toyin Oke-Osanyintolu stressed the need for the participants to learn, unlearn and relearn in line with evolving realities in their sector, where it is compulsory for nutrition to be made topmost priority.

Pharm (Mrs) Oke-Osanyintolu disclosed that the Ministry would continue to place a premium on capacity building for Owners of Private Homes and Orphanages in order for the children under their watch to receive the best care.

Stressing the relevance of the programme, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget, Mr Amodu Obajomo, represented by Mr Banjo Ogunsola, a Director in the Ministry, stated that the implementation of the Lagos State Policy On Food And Nutrition was necessary because nutritional well being of all people is a precondition for development and a key objective of progress in human development.

In their presentations, State Nutrition Officer, Mrs Olanrewaju Olubunmi and Health Educator, L.S.M.O.H, Mrs Moronfolu Olanike enlightened the participants on how to prepare adequate diet for all ages, the role of nutrition in total well being of children and how to use different food supplements to prevent malnutrition in children