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Jigawa Government Allocates ₦250 Million to Tackle Child Malnutrition
The Jigawa State Government has allocated ₦250 million to purchase ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) as part of its ongoing efforts to tackle the rising malnutrition crisis among children in rural communities.
Dr. Sambo Shehu, the Executive Secretary of the Jigawa State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, highlighted the dire situation during a meeting with agency staff.
Describing the crisis as life-threatening, he stressed the urgent need for swift and effective measures to protect the lives of vulnerable children struggling with malnutrition.
As part of the agency’s strategic priorities for 2025, Dr. Shehu outlined plans to strengthen routine immunizations, improve antenatal and delivery services, and intensify efforts to address malnutrition across the state.
These initiatives aim to enhance healthcare delivery, especially for mothers and children.
In addition to addressing malnutrition, the agency handed over a newly built and fully furnished two-bedroom staff house to the Abaya Primary Healthcare Center in Dutse Local Government Area.
It was reported that bandits were seen in Kwara State and abducted six residents from Rukpete Village.
The incident was reported to have occurred on June 8 at about 11 p.m.
Sources revealed that seven people were initially taken, but an elderly man was later released, leaving six victims in captivity.
The rising cases of insecurity in the country remain quite alarming.
The state of the country is affecting many people, as they believe nowhere is safe, including schools where they keep their children.
It has been reported that some parents have started withdrawing their children from schools in Abuja.
It can be noted that rumours of bandits being sighted near a school triggered panic, causing parents to hurriedly remove their children for safety.
While the reports of bandits have not been confirmed, the school has also issued safety measures to ensure the protection of students within the premises.
It has been rumored that bandits have made their way to Lagos, and allegedly they were spotted in Ibeju-Lekki, where some residents became suspicious of them and reported the matter.
A clip of the group of men went viral online, and many people became concerned. Whether true or not, fear has been sparked among Lagosians as they worry that bandits may already be in the state. Even if the reports remain unconfirmed, many believe it is still a possibility worth paying attention to.
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