The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) has warned that more than 33 million people may face severe hunger and malnutrition in 2026 if drastic measures are not taken.‎‎

 

Dr. Abubakar Kende, Secretary-General of the society, said this on Friday in Abuja at a ceremony to unveil its Nutrition Advocacy Plan.‎‎

 

The event also honored Ambassador Layla Ali Othman as the Nutrition Ambassador of the society.‎‎

 

 

Kende expressed gratitude that the challenge of hunger and malnutrition could be reduced with the help of philanthropists like Othman.‎‎He said that the Red Cross looked forward to having Othman become the face of its Anti-Hunger and Malnutrition effort.‎‎

 

According to him, the plan sets the tone for impactful action against hunger and malnutrition in Nigeria.‎‎

 

”The society hopes to make a significant impact in the fight against hunger and malnutrition with the help of its nutrition ambassador and other stakeholders,” he said.‎‎