Nigerian Tech firm hosts Gates Foundation delegation in strategic industry engagement

Nutrients Innovation Tech Ltd, a major player in Nigeria’s large-scale food fortification sector, has hosted three senior executives from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation during a high-level working visit coordinated by TechnoServe Nigeria.

The engagement is part of sustained efforts to evaluate the country’s progress on mandatory food fortification and reinforce partnerships aimed at strengthening national nutrition outcomes.

Core discussions centred on compliance performance, premix quality, and the supply chain systems supporting the fortification of wheat flour, sugar, and vegetable oil—the three principal vehicles for Nigeria’s mandatory fortification programme.

Managing Director of Nutrients Innovation Tech Ltd, Dr Rachael Adeyemi, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to driving improved nutrition through innovation and industry accountability.

“Our mission is to support a healthier Nigeria by ensuring that the food fortification ecosystem remains efficient, compliant, and progressive. We are honoured to receive the Gates Foundation delegation and encouraged by the impact of our continuous work,” she said.

During the visit, the Gates Foundation team conducted a detailed review of the company’s flour premix supply chain, assessing structural challenges, operational bottlenecks and opportunities for deeper collaboration.

They later joined Dr Adeyemi on an official factory tour, where they commended the firm’s advanced systems, rigorous quality controls and leadership in fortification compliance.

The delegation praised Nutrients Innovation Tech Ltd for its technical expertise, high-quality premix solutions and its crucial contribution to Nigeria’s Large-Scale Food Fortification (LSFF) objectives.

The visit reinforces the company’s standing as a leader in Nigeria’s fortification landscape, championing industry best practices, strengthening compliance, and advancing both national and global nutrition priorities through strategic partnership.