As the world marks the 2024 World Breastfeeding Week, over 1000 lactating mothers in Nasarawa joined other breastfeeding mothers in states across the country to hit record for highest number of lactating women breastfeeding simultaneously.
The event was flagged off by the UNICEF chief of field officer, Gerida Birukila in Lafia the state capital on Thursday.
Gerida, in an address, said that the initiative is not just to break world records but make history and send a powerful message to the world about the importance of exclusive breastfeeding.
“First, I would like to extend my gratitude to the First Lady, wife of the Nasarawa State Governor for being a Champion for breastfeeding and child nutrition, and to the Nasarawa State Ministry of Health, for their unwavering support and collaboration. Your leadership and commitment towards improving child health and nutrition in Niger State are truly commendable.
“Breastfeeding…
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