The Kaduna State Government, in partnership with UNICEF Nigeria, has launched the statewide distribution of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) to combat severe acute malnutrition among children.
Governor Uba Sani announced the initiative on Tuesday during a meeting with a UNICEF delegation led by the Country Representative, Ms. Wafaa Saeed Abdelatef, in Kaduna. He described the programme as a critical step in addressing child malnutrition and improving child survival rates across the state.
“This initiative marks a defining moment in our shared commitment to safeguard the health and future of Kaduna’s children,” Governor Sani said. “Through this partnership, we are ensuring that no child is left behind in the fight for survival and growth.”
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The governor reaffirmed that Kaduna remains the first state in Nigeria to adopt and implement the RUTF initiative and the Accelerating Sanitation and Water for All (ASWA III) project, underscoring the state’s leadership in health and nutrition interventions.
He noted that Kaduna’s consistent fulfillment of counterpart funding obligations had earned commendation from UNICEF, reflecting the state’s commitment to transparency and accountability in governance.
UNICEF’s partnership with Kaduna State covers key sectors, including health, nutrition, education, and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), with ongoing efforts to expand access to quality healthcare, clean water, and improved nutrition for children and families in both urban and rural communities.
Governor Sani expressed gratitude to UNICEF for its continued support and pledged that the state government would sustain initiatives that promote child welfare and human capital development.
“We will continue to build a Kaduna where every child grows healthy, nourished, and full of promise,” he said.
