The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has commended Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State for approving funds for the procurement of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) to tackle severe acute malnutrition among children in the state.
Mr. Rahama Farah, Chief of UNICEF’s Kano Field Office, gave the commendation on Wednesday in Kano during a courtesy visit by the Director-General of the Kano State Social Protection Agency (KASPA), Fateema Abdullahi.
Farah described the governor’s intervention as a bold and compassionate investment that would save the lives of severely malnourished children and strengthen child health outcomes across the state.
He said the commitment demonstrated the importance of state-level leadership in driving sustainable progress in nutrition and child welfare.
Responding, the KASPA Director-General conveyed Yusuf’s appreciation for UNICEF’s long-standing partnership with the state.
She noted that UNICEF had played a vital role in supporting the enactment of the Social Protection Law, the development of the Social Protection Policy, and the implementation of programmes in education, nutrition and child protection.
Abdullahi also sought deeper collaboration with UNICEF in institutional strengthening, reintegration of out-of-school children, inclusion in coordination platforms and expanded support across all thematic areas.
The meeting reaffirmed the shared commitment of Kano State and UNICEF to enhance social protection systems, safeguard vulnerable children and improve nutrition and learning outcomes.
