The Deputy Governor, Alhaji Idris Mohamed Gobir, stated this while receiving the new UNICEF Country Representative, Mrs Wafaa Sa’eed, who paid a familiarisation visit to Sokoto.
According to him, “the sector has been enjoying the highest budgetary allocation since the assumption of office of the present administration.” He explained that the decision was aimed at ensuring people have easy access to health care services.
Alhaji Idris Gobir also expressed satisfaction with the various supports extended to the state government by UNICEF, saying they have contributed significantly to the growth of the health sector. He added, “the State Government would continue to render whatever support required by UNICEF for the smooth conduct of their activities in the State.”
In her remarks, the newly appointed UNICEF Country Representative, Mrs Wafaa Sa’eed, said UNICEF’s activities remain focused on improving the well-being of people, particularly children, around the world. She announced that UNICEF would assist 18,000 vulnerable children in Sokoto State under the Health Insurance Programme.
Mrs Sa’eed further revealed that UNICEF has provided 200 tablet handsets, an equal number of power banks, and three laptops to support the Social Register in the state.
She was accompanied by the new Deputy Country Representative in charge of operations, Mr Charles Opikoli Lolika, who joined her in expressing appreciation for the cooperation and partnership received from the state government.
The UNICEF delegation expressed hope that the level of collaboration between the state government and the international body would be sustained to ensure continuous progress in the delivery of health care services.