As part of efforts to improve Nigeria's nutrition statistics, a National Strategic Plan of Action for Nutrition (NSPAN) was devised for implementation between 2014 and 2019. It is a follow-on to other strategic documents including Vision 20:2020 and the National Strategic Health Development Plan for 2009 to 2015. The plan provides guidance and motivation to the different levels of government to develop more in-depth implementation plans for nutrition interventions in Nigeria.
The goal of NSPAN is to build upon the framework outlined in the National Food and Nutrition Policy to improve the nutritional status throughout the lifespan of Nigerians.
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