🌍 World Food Day 2025: Healthy Citizens Are the Greatest Asset Any Country Can Have
- Maryanne Oks
- Oct 16
- 2 min read
Every year, World Food Day reminds us of one powerful truth: food is more than just sustenance. It is the foundation of life, productivity, and national growth. This year’s theme, “Healthy citizens are the greatest asset any country can have,” resonates deeply with our mission at Micronutrient Laboratories Ltd. (MLL) to ensure that every Nigerian has access to affordable, high-quality, and nutrient-rich food.
The Power of Good Nutrition
A nation’s strength is measured not only by its economy or technology, but by the health of its people. When citizens are well-nourished, they can learn better, think clearly, work productively, and contribute meaningfully to their communities. Proper nutrition fuels human capital, the true driver of development.
Unfortunately, millions of families across the world, and indeed here in Nigeria, still struggle with hidden hunger, the deficiency of essential vitamins and minerals. These invisible deficiencies weaken the immune system, slow cognitive development in children, and reduce productivity in adults.
Building a Healthier Nation Through Fortification
At Micronutrient Laboratories Ltd., we believe that nutrition is not a privilege — it is a right. Our commitment to large-scale food fortification and the production of high-quality premixes, such as Cognito Micronutrient Powder (MNP) and Cognimum Multiple Micronutrient Supplement (MMS), reflects our passion for building a healthier, stronger Nigeria.
Through innovation and collaboration with partners across the food value chain, we continue to bridge the gap between access and affordability — ensuring that essential nutrients reach every household, every mother, and every child.
Investing in Health, Investing in the Future
When we invest in nutrition, we are investing in the future of our nation. Healthy citizens are productive citizens, and a well-nourished population means reduced healthcare costs, a more vibrant workforce, and stronger economic growth.
As we celebrate World Food Day 2025, let us reaffirm our collective responsibility as individuals, organizations, and policymakers to make food systems healthier, more inclusive, and sustainable.
Indeed, healthy citizens are the greatest asset any country can possess.
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