The Bayelsa State Government has strengthen its partnership with UNICEF to improve child nutrition, healthcare delivery, and youth empowerment.
The high-level meeting led by the Honourable Commissioner for Health, Professor Seiyefa Brisibe, the State committed a ₦140 million matching fund to support child nutrition initiatives, with a focus on the first 1,000 days of life, local nutrition solutions, and improved healthcare access to riverine communities.
The collaboration also explored youth agriculture and entrepreneurship programmes, reaffirming the Gov. Douye Diri administration’s commitment to building a healthier and more resilient healthcare system for all Bayelsans.
Thereafter, the Health Commissioner, Prof. Brisibe led the delegation to meet with the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Nimibofa Ayaowei, as the SSG noted that the health initiatives align with a broader 10-year vision for urban renewal and sustainable infrastructure and commended UNICEF for prioritizing pregnant women and children.
The partnership also addressed youth empowerment. UNICEF highlighted a potential agriculture and entrepreneurship initiative for Bayelsa.
The meeting anchored on the States’ healthcare development was attended by the Commissioner for Youths Development, Hon. Alfred Kemepado Dr. Jones Stow, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health; Chief Dr. Williams Appah, Executive Secretary, Primary Health Care Development Board; and other key Directors.
Bayelsa Gov’t Strengthens Partnership With UNICEF, Commits ₦140m For Child Nutrition Initiatives
