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UNICEF SBC Engages State Facilitators On Improved Social Behaviour Change in Kano
Kano- The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has organised a meeting of Social Behaviour Change SBC state facilitators in Nigeria.
Mr Kshitij Joshi, Chief Social Behaviour Change (SBC) UNICEF, Nigeria, disclosed that the SBC state facilitators network was established in 2012.
He said that the network was engaged in transforming Nigeria in terms of immunization, polio eradication, zero-dose children, ending open defecation, stunting, out-of-school children, exclusive breastfeeding birth and registration.
“Also, early marriage, gender and sexual based violence seeking health services, caregiving, stigma, 1000 days of life, early stimulation, participating supporting and advocacy.
“We also aim to identify areas where our organizations can engage with communities, especially women and children, to amplify their voices and contribute to our mandates,” Joshi said.
Joshi noted that the SBC network played a vital role in eradicating the circulated wide polio virus in the country.
Earlier, UNICEF Champion, Ali Nuhu, stressed need for parents to take their children for routine immunization to avoid complications.
Nuhu, is also the Managing Director of Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) urged parents to take their children for routine immunization before anything comes up.
He said that UNICEF was doing a good job of educating the public about the importance of immunization.
“As a partner, I contributed my quota through skits, Public Service Announcements, and traditional and social media, among others.
“To communicate with the public and provide information, sometimes we go to the field where we interact with people, I believe it is one of the best ways to give to the society.
“Government and relevant stakeholders have a vital role to play in reducing maternal and child mortality by providing fully equipped and functional primary healthcare centers and taking routine anti-natal drugs by pregnant women.
“All hands must be on deck to put through a call about how mothers should go for ANC and take their routine drugs, the health workers must also be fully on the ground to render services,” he added.
According to him, delivery fees are a major hindrance to hospital delivery as many families cannot afford the rather give birth at home.
Some of the facilitators who spoke to our correspondent commended UNICEF for organizing the two-day event tagged: Meeting with SBC Facilitators.
They said that social norms were part of human behavior in society and they would seek to change these norms to promote positive behaviors.
They also pledged to promote positive behaviors and social norms to improve the well-being of children and families.
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By Aminu Garko
Senator Sani Musa, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, has congratulated First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu on her 65th birthday.
In a congratulatory message, Senator Musa described the First Lady as “an Amazon and a source of inspiration to millions of Nigerians.”
Sen.Musa praised Senator Tinubu’s life of impact, devotion to God, and service to the nation.
He celebrated her compassion, strength, and dedication to the welfare of women, children, and the less privileged, noting that she continues to inspire hope across Nigeria.
The Senator wished the First Lady many more years in good health, wisdom, and strength, expressing confidence that she will continue to support President Bola Tinubu and champion noble causes that will uplift the nation.
On behalf of the people of Niger East, I join in celebrating the First Lady’s special day and pray for her continued good health and well-being.
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The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations, Rep. Abubakar Kabir Bichi, says the Federal Government has committed over N12 billion to a solar power project at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH).
Speaking at the flag-off of the project in Kano, Bichi, who represents Bichi Federal Constituency, said the initiative would make the hospital independent of the national grid.
He explained that the project is part of the government’s plan to solarise all tertiary institutions and teaching hospitals across the country, beginning with AKTH.
According to him, the initiative aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda to strengthen healthcare infrastructure.
“The Federal Government set aside N300 billion in the 2025 appropriation act, and very soon all our tertiary institutions and teaching hospitals, including those owned by states, will enjoy 24-hour solar power.
“This year alone, I have attracted projects worth over N26 billion to AKTH, which has never happened in its history,” he said.
Bichi added that similar projects were underway at Bayero University Kano, Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology Wudil, and Murtala Mohammed Specialist Hospital.
He also commended Tinubu for supporting the project, describing it as a milestone in healthcare service delivery.
In his remarks, the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Chief Uche Nnaji, said the initiative marked the translation of the Renewed Hope Agenda from vision to tangible action.
On his part, the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Dr Mustapha Abdullahi, assured that the project would be delivered before December.
“This is the first of its kind in Nigeria. We are targeting about 10,000 projects across the 36 states and the FCT to ensure 100 per cent solarisation of facilities,” Abdullahi said.
The Chief Medical Director of AKTH, Prof. Abdulrahman Sheshe, said the hospital spends about N150 million monthly on electricity bills and an additional N30 million on diesel.
“With this intervention, the hospital will save more than 30 per cent of its expenses. This project could not have come at a better time, especially after the recent power dispute we had,” he said.
Before the flag-off, Bichi inspected the ongoing construction of a five-storey Accident, Emergency and Trauma Centre at the hospital, another project facilitated by the Federal Government.
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