Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has pledged sustained investment to tackle malnutrition and consolidate the progress recorded across the state.
A statement signed by Ibrahim kaula Mohammed Chief Press Secretary to the Governor said Governor Radda gave the assurance when he received nutrition partners operating in Katsina State led by Hajiya Ruqqaya Hamza, Executive Director of Katsina State Development Management Board (KATDMB) at Government House.
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He said his administration will continue to prioritize nutrition and called on development partners to sustain technical assistance and institutional support to strengthen the state’s healthcare and nutrition systems.
The Governor also urged partners to adhere to the state’s recruitment policy by prioritizing qualified Katsina indigenes in their programmes. He noted that building local capacity and integrating skilled personnel into government structures is critical for sustainability.
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Governor Radda also cited the Katsina State Development Management Board (KTDMB) where some staff are products of partners’ support, and encouraged partners to continue investing in human capital development.
Earlier, during an interactive session, nutrition partners presented updates on their interventions across the state. The partners reported a significant reduction in malnutrition cases compared to last year and attributed the progress to the state government’s increased investment, leadership and political will.
The nutrition partners commended Governor Radda for prioritizing nutrition and committing substantial resources, and called for stronger collaboration to consolidate the gains and improve nutrition outcomes.
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The partners at the meeting include UNICEF, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), ALIMA, International Rescue Committee (IRC), JHPIEGO, PUI, International Medical Corps (IMC), Médecins du Monde (MDM), Helen Keller International (HKI), Nutrition International, Save the Children/CGPP and Action Against Hunger.
The Governor was joined at the meeting by Chief of Staff, Alhaji Abdulkadir Nasir Mamman, Malam Mustapha Shehu, Dr. Shaimau Kabir and other government officials.
