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ArticleBMC public health2026

The effect of the Nigeria governors' forum nutrition scorecard in promoting accountability and nutrition governance at the subnational level in Nigeria.

Chidinma P Ezenwa, Daniel Ali, Adeoluwa O Adegbemile, Chinekwu N Oreh, Marvellous E Olatunji, Are Abdulrazak, Maryam M Yahaha, Mahmoud O Munir, Oluwagbenga Sadik, Pius Angioha and 2 more

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Chidinma P EzenwaNigeria Governors' Forum Secretariat, 51 Lake Chad Crescent Maitama, Abuja, Nigeria. cezenwa@ngf.org.ng.
Daniel AliInternational Vaccine Access Centre, Johns Hopkins University, Maryland, USA.
Adeoluwa O AdegbemileNigeria Governors' Forum Secretariat, 51 Lake Chad Crescent Maitama, Abuja, Nigeria.
Chinekwu N OrehNigeria Governors' Forum Secretariat, 51 Lake Chad Crescent Maitama, Abuja, Nigeria.
Marvellous E OlatunjiNigeria Governors' Forum Secretariat, 51 Lake Chad Crescent Maitama, Abuja, Nigeria.
Are AbdulrazakNigeria Governors' Forum Secretariat, 51 Lake Chad Crescent Maitama, Abuja, Nigeria.
Maryam M YahahaNigeria Governors' Forum Secretariat, 51 Lake Chad Crescent Maitama, Abuja, Nigeria.
Mahmoud O MunirNigeria Governors' Forum Secretariat, 51 Lake Chad Crescent Maitama, Abuja, Nigeria.
Oluwagbenga SadikNigeria Governors' Forum Secretariat, 51 Lake Chad Crescent Maitama, Abuja, Nigeria.
Pius AngiohaDirect Consulting and Logistics, Abuja, Nigeria.
Chizoba WunodiInternational Vaccine Access Centre, Johns Hopkins University, Maryland, USA.
Ahmad AbdulwahabNigeria Governors' Forum Secretariat, 51 Lake Chad Crescent Maitama, Abuja, Nigeria.

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Abstract

objectiveThis study aims to demonstrate the effects of the NGF scorecard in enhancing accountability and governance, describing the limitations of the scorecard, and highlight the lessons learned in using the scorecard for improved nutrition governance in Nigeria.

methodThe study is a mixed retrospective descriptive study that examined the effect of the NGF nutrition scorecard on subnational nutrition accountability and governance. Secondary data was obtained through a review of strategic and operational documents and the three rounds of the NGF scorecard.

resultThe study revealed a 72% increase in the states with functional committees on food and nutrition. Similarly, there was a 37% increase in states with approved multisectoral plan of action for food and nutrition, a 22% increase in states with prioritized nutrition programs, a 25% increase in states that approved six months paid maternity leave and a 66% increase in states with functional creches.

conclusionThe development and implementation of the nutrition scorecard has facilitated progress in improving nutrition governance and accountability at the subnational level and creating an enabling environment for the implementation of nutrition interventions.

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MalnutritionNutrition PolicySocial ResponsibilityHumansNigeriaRetrospective StudiesAccountabilityAdvocacyMalnutritionMonitoringNutritionNutrition governanceScorecard

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