The United Nations International Children’s Education Fund
(UNICEF), Kaduna Field Office has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
with the Niger State government on the provision of basic necessities of life
for children and women in the state.
The Chief Field Officer of UNICEF in Kaduna, Utpal Moitra, made the disclosure in Minna
after the signing of the MoU.
He said that the Joint Work Plan for 2016 ensured that
government and UNICEF shared commitment to accountability and transparency of
the programme.
Moitra, who oversees three states including Niger State,
stated that the cost of 1.3 billion Naira has been shared with UNICEF
contributing 60% while the state government would provide 40% counterpart fund.
He explained that the agreement was reached following the
continued partnership between the Federal Government of Nigeria and UNICEF as
well as the states which include Niger State.
He informed that the major areas of priority in the MoU were
education, health, water sanitation, nutrition and a host of others which would
have direct benefits and bring development to the people of Niger State.
Governor Abubakar Sani Bello signed the MoU on behalf of
Niger State, while the Chief of Field Office, Utpal Mostra, signed on behalf of
UNICEF.
Governor Bello appreciated the partnership and promised to
be supportive in the fulfilment of the state’s part of the agreement as quickly
as possible.
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