The Kano state Government in North West Nigeria, has assured the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), that it will increase its counterparts funding to tackle Malnutrition.
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Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf made the commitment when he received the UNICEF Country Director, Mrs. Christain Munduate at Government House Kano.
He promised to double the counterpart funding contribution compared to combat the pressing issue of Malnutrition in the state.
According to him, “Malnutrition and poliomyelitis as pressing health concerns, particularly affecting children and other vulnerable demographics.”
Governor Yusuf emphasized the state’s endeavours to ensure complimentary medical services for women and children.
He stressed the need to overhauling hospitals, and furnishing healthcare facilities with requisite equipment.
The Governor called for increased support and goodwill from UNICEF and other donor agencies, highlighting Education and Health as pivotal realms necessitating additional assistance due to their fundamental importance to people.
While informing the UNICEF team of achievements in the education sector under his administration, Governor Yusuf underscored his government’s dedication to providing essential infrastructure, educational resources, modern classrooms and teacher training programs.
The UNICEF Country Director, Mrs. Christain Munduate, lauded Kano state Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for his commitment to enhancing the education sector in the North Western State.
Mrs. Munduate, extolled the enduring partnership between UNICEF and Kano State, advocating for its reinforcement to yield greater mutual benefits and collaborative opportunities.
Munduate reiterated UNICEF’s unwavering support for the state in both the Health and Education sectors, emphasizing the imperative for Kano State to fulfill its counterpart funding obligations for the Malnutrition project.
The details of the engagements was contained in a statement by the Governor’s spokesperson Mr. Sanusi Bature.
