First woman of Borno State, Dr Falmata Zulum, has referred to as for implementation of six months maternity depart for nursing moms by authorities to encourage unique breastfeeding.
Mrs Zulum made the decision yesterday in Maiduguri whereas flagging-off the 2024 World Breastfeeding Week.
Represented by the commissioner for ladies affairs and social improvement, Hajiya Zuwaira Gambo, she stated the week constituted a clarion name to collective motion and collaborative efforts to precipitate transformative change.
She advocated for the institution of a complete assist framework comprising breastfeeding-friendly healthcare amenities, supportive communities, and accommodating workplaces.
She stated, “I totally assist working moms having six months maternity depart to apply unique breastfeeding. The theme ‘Closing the Hole, Breastfeeding Assist for All’ highlights the crucial of inclusivity and universality in our pursuit of a breastfeeding -conducive surroundings, accessible to all people.
“In alignment with the coverage suggestion by the WHO-UNICEF-led World Breastfeeding Collective, we concern a proper enchantment for enhanced investments in complete breastfeeding initiatives, improved breastfeeding counseling and assist for ladies inside healthcare amenities and group contexts,” Zulum stated.
In his goodwill message, the Chief of UNICEF Borno Subject Workplace, Dr Tushar Rane, raised concern over the dwindling place of Borno in attaining the worldwide goal.
