We are committed to reducing maternal, child mortality — Mrs Tinubu tells Taraba monarchs

…Seeks Monarchs’ Support on Health Interventions

…Presents N50M Cheque to Taraba Govt. for 1,000 Women

By Femi Bolaji, Jalingo

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to health interventions aimed at reducing maternal and child mortality across the country.

Speaking in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital, during an engagement with traditional rulers, she emphasized the administration’s focus on building a healthier population—especially among the youth—by tackling preventable diseases.

Tinubu highlighted the important role of traditional institutions in grassroots mobilization and urged monarchs to support the Renewed Hope Initiative by raising awareness of ongoing health programs.

“We are here to encourage frontline health workers by providing incentives and recognizing their efforts,” she said.

“When well-supported, we believe maternal and infant mortality rates will decline significantly.

We’re also raising awareness about HIV/AIDS, especially mother-to-child transmission, which remains high. Partnering with traditional leaders will help spread the message that treatment for HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis is available and free.”

Coordinating Minister of Health, Prof. Ali Pate, also addressed the gathering, stressing the Federal Government’s commitment to frontline healthcare delivery.

“In the North East alone, 8,500 frontline health workers have been trained—1,300 from Taraba.

Over 1,000 health facilities receive quarterly funding from the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund, including 170 in Taraba,” he noted.

Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, and his wife, Agyin Kefas, expressed appreciation for the interventions, affirming they align with the state’s development priorities.

As part of the visit, Mrs. Tinubu presented 10,000 professional kits to midwives across the six North East states and handed over a ₦50 million cheque to support the empowerment of 1,000 women in Taraba State.

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