The Adamawa State Government has collaborated with UNICEF and UNFPA to launch the Strengthening Access to Reproductive and Adolescent Health (SARAH) project, funded by the European Union.
The inception meeting held on Thursday at the American University Hotel, aimed to inform critical stakeholders and relevant Ministries about the project’s objectives, goals, and expected outcomes.
Mrs. Sheyi Olusande from UNICEF presented the project’s objectives, while Dr. Sulaiman Saidu Bashir, Executive Chairman of the Adamawa State Primary Health Care Development Agency (ADSPHCDA), discussed the project’s alignment with national and state health sector priorities.
Hon. Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Chief Felix B. Tangwami, praised the significant role of EU, UNICEF, and UNFPA in strengthening healthcare service delivery in Nigeria. He assured partners of the government’s readiness to complement the intervention through effective resource utilization and technical support.
Goodwill messages were received from the State Ministry for Women Affairs, State Ministry of Education, and Human Capital Development, among others. Top delegations from UNICEF, including Anu John and Margret Gituwa, Health Specialists, attended the event.
