Lagos State has recorded an exclusive breastfeeding rate of 57.4 per cent, exceeding the global target of 50 per cent, as the government reaffirmed its commitment to improving infant nutrition and child survival through strengthened breastfeeding initiatives. According to a post on its official X page, the disclosure was made…...Lagos State has recorded an exclusive breastfeeding rate of 57.4 per cent, exceeding the global target of 50 per cent, as the government reaffirmed its commitment to improving infant nutrition and child survival through strengthened breastfeeding initiatives. She described breastfeeding as one of the most effective strategies for child survival, noting that breast milk remains the safest, most nutritious and most affordable source of nourishment for infants. Read Also: UNICEF applauds Nigerian Mothers on Breastfeeding SuccessADVERTISEMENT“The importance of breastfeeding as a child survival strategy, especially in the first six months of life, cannot be over-emphasised. Breast milk is free, nutrient-dense, readily available and creates healthier children while promoting stronger bonding between mother and child,” Ogunyemi said.