Ladidi Bako-Aiyegbusi

Ladidi Bako-Aiyegbusi is a prominent Nigerian nutrition expert recognized for her impactful leadership in advancing national nutrition policy and systemic food and nutrition reforms. She has played a crucial role in improving maternal and child nutrition outcomes across vulnerable populations through evidence-based strategies, including the implementation of the National Nutrition Policy and the rollout of the Multiple Micronutrient Supplement program. Her advocacy for nutrition-sensitive, gender-responsive social protection policies has further solidified her influence in addressing the root causes of malnutrition, earning her a place on the prestigious 2025 TIME100 Health list.