Nigeria, July 9 -- Coker spoke on Thursday in Lagos during a fireside chat organised as part of the 20th anniversary celebration of Green Pastures Kiddies, a non-governmental organisation (NGO).

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Child Impact Summit has the theme: "Closing the Gaps: Strengthening Systems for Better Outcomes."

According to Coker, many women enter pregnancy malnourished and are unable to maintain adequate nutrition during pregnancy, with adverse consequences for the health and development of their children.

She explained that poor maternal nutrition affects a child's brain development, making it difficult for children to fully benefit from educational opportunities later in life.

"And then the product th...