Kaduna State Deputy Governor Dr Hadiza Balarabe has said Governor Uba Sani places nutrition as an important component of his administration's development agenda. She stated that a well-nourished child has a better opportunity to grow, learn, and survive, adding that investing in nutrition is an investment in the future of the state and country. Dr Balarabe, a medical doctor, made the remarks at the Women In Power Conference 2026 and her formal recognition as a Kaduna State Nutrition Champion. She assured that Kaduna will continue to provide leadership in nutrition financing and related health activities, noting that during the June 2026 Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Week, the state recorded 82 per cent Vitamin A supplementation coverage and 79 per cent coverage for Mid-Upper Arm Circumference.
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