Joyce Akpata

The workplace is a highly strategic, yet underappreciated, environment for improving global nutrition. How do we actually get employers to lead the charge?

MID-REG ENDS TONIGHT ‼️ 11:59PM, 20th April. ASABA-AMAKA 2026 is loading... Culture. Tradition. Networking. Lionism. @jayakpata Don’t miss it! May 6–9, 2026 ₦30k Lions | ₦40k Clubs First Bank 2031572794 #AsabaAmaka2026 #LionsClub #MD404NigeriaLions

3 DAYS TO GO! 🚨 The average Cost of a Healthy Diet in Nigeria: ₦1,474/day. But in the South-East, it’s ₦1,807/day. In the North-East, it’s ₦1,255/day. Why the gap? & what can we do about it? Join us to break it down. 🔗Register bit.ly/3NyOxJv @Fmohnigeria @FmardNg

“Don’t waste time... Be part of the movement!” Being a Lion means being a part of something bigger, which leads to new, exciting experiences. #lionsclub

Eid Mubarak 🕌✨ May this beautiful day bring you peace, joy, & renewed strength. As we celebrate, may Allah accept our fasting, forgive our shortcomings, and fill our hearts & homes with endless blessings. Wishing you and your loved ones a truly joyful and meaningful Eid.🤍

Can Nigerians afford healthy diets?🍎🥦🍗 Join our Knowledge-Sharing Webinar as we unpack the cost & affordability of healthy diets & what it means for #policy, #markets & #foodsystems. 🗓 Mar 26 | ⏰ 12PM 🎙 Dr. Olutayo Adeyemi 🔗 bit.ly/3NyOxJv @Fmohnigeria @FmardNg

We are unlocking private investment for healthier diets at #AFS2026! GAIN's Dr. Lawrence Haddad and Roberta Bove will join leading experts to explore how blended finance and private capital can drive massive nutrition outcomes across the Asia-Pacific region.

Meet @OnigbanjoToyin Her son refused store cereal, so she made her own. That started @august_secrets. With mentorship & a grant from @SUNBizNetNG, she grew it into a nutrition brand now in 400+ stores. Her mission? Raise healthier children & families. 🔗youtube.com/watch?v=0n6oDj…

What does it take to transform a food system? Innovation. Grit. And the "Life of a Nutripreneur." We travelled across #Nigeria to meet 27 changemakers moving beyond profit to purpose solving critical issues like child malnutrition with local solutions. 🇳🇬 #InvestInNutrition

Mark your calendars! #WorldwideInductionDay returns on April 25, 2026. It’s a special moment for Lions to spotlight their club’s growth and welcome new Lions with pride. Explore planning tips and success stories here: bit.ly/48Qjrnj

We’re hiring! 🚀 GAIN is recruiting Project Coordinators (3 slots) in Nasarawa, Lagos & Kano to support youth jobs and food systems transformation. Passionate about impact? Apply now! 👇 bit.ly/4ravio4 #JobsInNigeria #Hiring #DevelopmentJobs

Meet Oluwakemi Jeje, founder of @wholeeatsafrica. After a personal health struggle, she built a business focused on healing through clean food. @SUNBizNetNG supported when she needed it most. She now runs a @community_pot initiative feeding kids. 🔗 bit.ly/4tljuBa

What happens when #ClimateChange meets malnutrition in Nigeria? Our new I-CAN policy brief shows millions are at risk, & many policies still work in silos. But integrated climate and nutrition action can deliver real “win-win” results. 🔗 bit.ly/3NQK7xv @Irish_Aid

Great connecting with @lionsclubs, the @UN's partners since 1945. Delighted to receive its Multiple Council Chairperson in Nigeria, Ibrahim Jide Bello. We discussed our shared priorities, including strengthening partnership & accelerating #SDGs progress in 🇳🇬. #ServiceAboveSelf

Happy New Year 2026 to our friends, partners, and stakeholders. A year of opportunity lies ahead to strengthen food systems, advance nutrition, and drive meaningful impact together.

Wishing everyone a happy New Year! Grateful for 2025: for the lessons that stretched me, the quiet moments of growth, and the joys that reminded me what truly matters. I step into 2026 with gratitude, optimism, and faith, trusting that even greater things lie ahead. ✨🎉

Nigeria’s food system drives growth but leaves many women behind. Our new policy brief calls for gender-responsive action to close the 30% productivity gap through better access to land, finance, data, and leadership. @FMWA_ng @unwomenafrica Read more: bit.ly/49b5bWz

How can tech help solve Nigeria's nutrition challenges? At #NSNConference55, @jayakpata shared @GAINalliance's work on policy assessment & the Cost of a Healthy Diet, emphasizing innovation for greater reach. Crucial conversations for our #FoodSystems. #CoHD @Mic_Ojo @Fmohnigeria

🎙️ A new episode of Bite the Talk podcast is out now! Our host Mark Gachagua sits down with Faiz Rasool, Head of Policy for Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition - Pakistan, to unpack Pakistan’s food systems transformation journey. Listen in here: bit.ly/3KzTDmR

Spent the day with members of @lionsclubs — brought to you on behalf of the Degenerous DAO Lions Club 🦁 Giving out fresh food & essentials to 100+ families in need. 🫡 @degenerousdao @the_pano @King_Cryptok