NFA Projects & Initiatives
Driving national impact through targeted programs, technological innovation, and strategic priority areas designed to eliminate hidden hunger.
Strategic approach
How NFA turns policy into sustained impact
Evidence-led programming
We use research, audits and field assessment to design fortification programmes that are technically sound and aligned with national nutrition priorities.
Strong partnerships
Government, industry, regulators and development partners work together to scale fortification, strengthen markets, and protect consumer health.
Digital compliance & quality
Modern tools like DFQT+ and laboratory strengthening make monitoring more transparent, reliable and actionable at national scale.
Key programs
Major initiatives
These initiatives illustrate how NFA is delivering measurable improvements across production, regulation, quality assurance and consumer protection.
Rice Fortification
Partnering with millers, regulators and distributors to make fortified rice more available, affordable and trusted across Nigeria.
- Scale fortified rice production and distribution
- Strengthen regulatory compliance and lab checks
- Support premix market development
- Build industry and laboratory capacity
- Raise consumer awareness and demand
Bouillon Fortification
Evaluating bouillon cubes as a strategic fortification vehicle while balancing nutrition benefit and sodium reduction priorities.
- Conduct nutrient profiling and taste studies
- Assess iodine and sodium impacts
- Analyze consumer behavior
- Develop draft standards and codes of practice
- Coordinate industry engagement
DFQT+ Digital Monitoring
Deploying digital traceability and quality monitoring systems that help regulators and producers track fortified products in near real time.
- Support digital compliance workflows
- Chart premix and product traceability
- Improve audit efficiency
- Drive informed enforcement
- Strengthen governance and transparency
Priority areas
Current focus areas
Getting results
How NFA builds momentum
Mobilise stakeholders
Create shared direction by convening government, industry, regulators and civil society around fortified food policy and practice.
Accelerate implementation
Enable practical adoption of fortification standards, premix markets, production support and quality assurance systems.
Measure progress
Use digital tools, audits and lab data to track progress, spot gaps and continuously improve delivery across the food value chain.
Ready to collaborate on fortified food access?
Whether you are a processor, regulator, funder or technical partner, NFA offers pathways for joint action that strengthen nutrition outcomes and supply chain integrity.