UNICEF Praises Sokoto's Child Healthcare Investments

During an official visit to Sokoto State, UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell commended the state government's efforts to enhance child healthcare and education. Russell highlighted that investments in children are crucial for securing Nigeria's future.

She toured the Rumbukawa Primary Health Centre and met with health workers, teachers, and local officials, including Deputy Governor Idris Mohammed Gobir. Gobir expressed appreciation for UNICEF's selection of Sokoto for this mission and acknowledged the agency's contributions to improving maternal and child health.

The Ahmadu Aliyu administration has prioritized healthcare by renovating facilities, recruiting 1,500 nurses and midwives, and deploying 2,440 community health extension workers. Despite progress, Gobir noted ongoing security challenges affecting education and healthcare delivery in the state.

He appealed for additional support from UNICEF to rehabilitate facilities damaged during attacks. Russell described her visit as inspiring, emphasizing the importance of investing in children's futures to shape Nigeria's trajectory.