Adamawa State, Northeast Nigeria has been selected as one of three states to implement the $45 million EU-UNICEF Strengthening Access to Reproductive and Adolescent Health (SARAH) project.
The state’s health team, led by Honorable Commissioner of Health Felix Tangwami, attended the National Inception Meeting for the project in Abuja from July 1st to 2nd, 2024.
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The Commissioner commended Governor Fintiri’s leadership and support, and reaffirmed the commitment of the Adamawa State health sector to achieving the project’s objectives and deliverables.
Executive Chairman, Adamawa State Primary Health Care Development Ageny Dr. Sulaiman Bashir, applauded Governor Fintiri’s advocacy and engagement efforts with UNICEF Country Representative, Ms. Christian Munduate and other donors.
He said such initiative has attracted significant partnerships and resources to the state.
Dr. Bashir emphasized that the SARAH project will improve the health and well-being of Adamawa State citizens by addressing reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health and nutrition challenges.
The $45 million SARAH project will be implemented across Adamawa, Kwara, and Sokoto states in Nigeria.
This achievement demonstrates Governor Fintiri’s commitment to enhancing the health sector and improving the lives of Adamawa State citizens.
