The Catalysing Strengthened Policy Action for Healthy Diets and Resilience (CASCADE) Nigeria initiative has restored and upgraded nutrition corners and facility gardens across four local government areas in Kebbi State.
Mr. Agamalafiya Jonathan, Health and Nutrition Technical Officer of CASCADE, made this known on Tuesday during a field intervention in Bunza Local Government Area.
He explained that the organisation, in partnership with FAcE-PaM and with support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, carried out the exercise in Birnin Kebbi, Argungu, Bunza, and Suru LGAs.
According to him, the project covered Gulumbe, Bunza, Dakin Gari and Felende Primary Healthcare Centres.
He added that essential supplies, including cooking materials, furniture, teaching aids, and nutrition tools such as weighing scales and height boards, were provided to enhance learning and service delivery in the centres.
Jonathan urged women to practice the skills acquired and extend the knowledge within their households and communities, emphasising that tackling malnutrition requires collective family and community action.
He encouraged households to set up small gardens for vegetables like tomatoes and pepper to improve food access and nutrition.
Similarly, Mustapha Abdullahi, Officer In-Charge of Bunza PHC, warned mothers against giving water to infants below six months, noting that such a practice could weaken immunity.
He observed that the initiative demonstrates the dedication of stakeholders and communities in Kebbi to promoting nutrition, safeguarding children’s health, and fostering stronger family systems.