‎Bayelsa Gov’t Strengthens Partnership With UNICEF, Commits ₦140m For Child Nutrition Initiatives

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‎The Bayelsa State Government has ‎strengthen its partnership with UNICEF to improve child nutrition, healthcare delivery, and youth empowerment.
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‎The high-level meeting led by the Honourable Commissioner for Health, Professor Seiyefa Brisibe, the State committed a ₦140 million matching fund to support child nutrition initiatives, with a focus on the first 1,000 days of life, local nutrition solutions, and improved healthcare access to riverine communities.
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‎The collaboration also explored youth agriculture and entrepreneurship programmes, reaffirming the Gov. Douye Diri administration’s commitment to building a healthier and more resilient healthcare system for all Bayelsans.
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‎Thereafter, the Health Commissioner, Prof. Brisibe led the delegation to meet with the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Nimibofa Ayaowei, as the SSG noted that the health initiatives align with a broader 10-year vision for urban renewal and sustainable infrastructure and commended UNICEF for prioritizing pregnant women and children.
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‎The partnership also addressed youth empowerment. UNICEF highlighted a potential agriculture and entrepreneurship initiative for Bayelsa.
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‎The meeting anchored on the States’ healthcare development was attended by the Commissioner for Youths Development, Hon. Alfred Kemepado Dr. Jones Stow, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health; Chief Dr. Williams Appah, Executive Secretary, Primary Health Care Development Board; and other key Directors.
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