Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving access to quality healthcare for women and children, closing immunization gaps and tackling malnutrition in the state.
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‎Governor Radda gave the assurance when he received a delegation from Save the Children International on a courtesy visit to Government House, Katsina.
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‎The delegation commended the Governor for his leadership and sustained investment in strengthening primary healthcare delivery, nutrition and immunization programmes across the state.
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‎The organization praised the Radda administration for its commitment to addressing both the direct and underlying causes of malnutrition and for prioritizing the health and wellbeing of vulnerable children and women.
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‎In his response, Governor Radda thanked the organization for its interventions in Katsina State and reiterated his government’s resolve to deepen collaboration that would improve health outcomes, especially at the grassroots.
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‎Save the Children International, on its part, reaffirmed its commitment to deepen its partnership with the Katsina State Government and to expand coverage of its interventions to reach more vulnerable children, women and communities.
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‎The delegation comprised Sandra Youssef, Advisor, Portfolio Management, SCUS; Nikki Whaites, Advisor, Equitable Results, SCUS; Faith Olawale, Programme Operations Manager, Nigeria Country Office; and Abubakar Ahmad, State Team Lead.
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‎They were led by Mustapha Shehu, the Executive Secretary, Katsina State Development Management Board (KTDMB), alongside the Senior Special Assistant on SEMSAS.
Gov. Radda Hosts Save the Children Delegation, Reaffirms Commitment To Healthcare, Nutrition
