311 SHARES Share Tweet [mc4wp_form id=33047]The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has commended the Sokoto State Government for prioritizing health and nutrition in its budget, describing the move as a model for advancing child and maternal welfare. As part of its partnership, UNICEF announced plans to enroll 250,000 poor and vulnerable individuals into Sokoto’s social register under the EU-SUSEE programme. AdvertisementIt also flagged off free healthcare services for 15,000 beneficiaries in collaboration with the state Ministry of Health and the Sokoto State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (SOCHEMA). To strengthen the programme, UNICEF donated 200 computer tablets, 200 power banks, three laptops, and thousands of “mamakits” to support safe childbirth and immunisation. We will continue to work with UNICEF to improve healthcare, nutrition, and education across Sokoto State,” he said.