Emir supports reduction of maternal mortality in Niger
The Emir of Minna, Alhaji Umar Farouk Bahago, has drummed support for citizens’ engagement in the policy making and service delivery in the health sector to reduce the rise to maternal mortality in Niger state.
Bahago disclosed his support on Wednesday when a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), White Ribbon Alliance paid him a courtesy visit at his palace that the State government has intensified its effort in the employment of more medical personnel for better service delivery.
While commending the Governor’s wife, Dr. Amina Sani Bello for introducing and distributing ‘Mama Kit’ to women in the State, Bahago promised that he will support the activities of the Alliance.
“We commend your effort, we are in total support of your activities especially as it has to do with health and the betterment of our people”, he declared.
Earlier, the National Coordinator, White Ribbon Alliance, Nigeria, Mr. Tonte Ibraye while commending the Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello for strengthening about 200 healthcare facilities and creating 70 new ones, lamented that 28 per cent of pregnant women in the state do not have access to good health facilities.
Ibraye added that because the neglect has given rise to maternal mortality in the state, there is need for government to remain accountable and deliver on the commitments in ensuring that the citizens, especially women are engaged in policies implementation.
