The Fathers for Good Health Group, an initiative under the UNICEF in Bauchi State, has honored Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed as its Grand Patron during an award ceremony held at the Government House on Tuesday.
The initiative aims to enhance immunization and improve health outcomes, particularly for children and women, by engaging men as volunteers to promote vaccine acceptance and other health programs.
At the ceremony, the Emirs of Bauchi, Alhaji Rilwanu Suleimanu Adamu, and Dass, Alhaji Usman Bilyaminu Othman, were also decorated as Patrons of the group. Volunteers from Ningi and Misau Local Government Areas received awards, certificates, and cash support for their contributions.
Chief of UNICEF Field Office, Nuzhat Rafique, commended Governor Bala Mohammed for his unwavering support of health initiatives, emphasizing the importance of immunization coverage.
In his remarks, Governor Mohammed expressed appreciation for UNICEF’s intervention and pledged to expand the initiative across all 20 local government areas to achieve 100% immunization coverage. He highlighted his administration’s commitment to health, noting that 15% of the state’s annual budget is consistently allocated to the sector to ensure effective healthcare services.
Other speakers at the event included the Emir of Dass, the Executive Chairman of the Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr. Rilwanu Mohammed, and a representative of the Commissioner of Health. All applauded the efforts of Governor Mohammed and UNICEF in advancing healthcare in the state.
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