Isyaku Ibrahim
Acting Programme Manager of Civil Society Scaling Malnutrition in Nigeria,Mr Kunle Ishola has described their seven day advocacy visit to Kano as a welcome development in the campaign against Anaemia
Mr Kunle Ishola who was speaking while exchanging views with State Commissioner of Planning and Budget on the mission expressed appreciation over the rousing welcome accorded him and his entourage across Government organisations throughout the visits
The programme Manager explained that the tacit approval granted by the State Government towards the procurement of Multiple Micronutrient Supplement MMS worth 500 Million Naira will definitely help in overcoming the child killer disease hence provide relief to the parents of the victims
He added that the request for Child Nutrition counter fund between the state Government and UNICEF will by no means assist in that direction likewise establishment of Departments to deal with Nutrition matters across Government organizations statewide and the request for six months maternity leave for pregnant mothers as against the previous three with full payments of all benefits
He however sought for the increase by current administration of budgetary spending for Nutrition activities with releases and cash backing to ensure prompt quarterly filling of appraisal forms by such public outfits as performance management system
Mr Kunle Ishola lauded the level of hard work, commitment and determination of the Commissioner stressing that their visit to Kano without much ado, was a blissful experience hoping the existing mutual rapport will wax stronger
While speaking on behalf of Federal Ministry for Budget,Malam Jamil Abdullahi,who described the call as a homie coming as the two ministries are birds of the same feather, praised the present administration I Kano for given the nod for the procurement of Multiple Micronutrient Supplement which he described as a monumental development that will save the lives of the younger generation as it will prevent Anaemia
On his part the Commissioner for Planning and Budget,Alhaji Musa Suleiman Shanono,who described their job as to bridge the gap with other public organisations as coordinating ministry, vowed to do the utmost in ensuring Government do the needful on countefund and prompt release of the budgetary allocation
Alhaji Musa Suleiman Shanono explained the ministry’s readiness in working with serious Non Governmental Organizations that valued the lives of the greater majority
He reiterated his resolve in demonstrating the existing bond of friendship and mutual trust and relationship and pledged to remain open for dialogue and meaningful deliberations with other partners aimed at attaining spelt out objectives
Highlight of the event was the presentation of souvenir to the host
