Beyond the maternal statistics: Turning commitment into action on maternal nutrition, By Rodio Diallo

Nigeria’s National Development Plan (2021–2025) identifies the protection of women’s maternal health as a key driver of national development. Central to the plan is the goal of reducing maternal mortality from 512 deaths to 300 deaths per 100,000 live births by 2025, while also tackling malnutrition among women of reproductive age. The broader ambition aligns with Nigeria’s commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the global “Zero Preventable Maternal Deaths” initiative, which seeks to reduce maternal mortality to 70 deaths per 100,000 live births by 2030.