Dikko Umaru Radda, Executive Governor of Katsina State, announced, his administration has recorded a “major milestone” in Baure and Daura in its battle against child malnutrition in the Northwestern State.
The Governor made known, he officially flagged off two (2) Stabilization Centres and sixty (60) Outpatient Therapeutic Programme (OTP) sites across 12 Local Government Areas (LGAs) to ensure the provision of “free treatment, early detection, and life-saving care for our children”.
Radda said on X, many communities have been deficient of access to these critical services “for far too long”; he added, his administration is now “taking nutrition support closer to our people and strengthening healthcare delivery at the grassroots”.
The Governor disclosed, he has approved “N700m as counterpart funding for nutrition interventions under ANRIN 2.0”. The funding reaffirmed Radda’s “commitment to protecting the health and future of every child” in Katsina State.
At the flag off ceremony, the Governor sternly warned that, supplies meant for children who are malnourished “must never be diverted or sold”.
He further warned, “anyone found misusing Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) will face the full weight of the law”.
Radda expressed his appreciation to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and other partners for their staunch support in fighting child malnutrition in the State.
The Governor believes a “healthier child” brings about a “stronger family”; he assured, his government will not stop to invest in the “wellbeing” of the people of Katsina.
Governor Radda said: “I appreciate our partners, including UNICEF, Médecins Sans Frontières, our health workers, volunteers, traditional leaders, and members of the nutrition committees for their unwavering support and dedication.
“A healthier child means a stronger family, a stronger community, and a stronger Katsina. We will continue to invest in the wellbeing of our people and build a healthier future for all.”
