@Michaelsteven

Family Court Rules framed within the principles of child protection law & the Child Rights Act with a focus on the #bestinterests of the child can significantly improve the administration of justice for children &families. Today Chief Judge closed the Workshop in Zamfara State

#Fecalsludgemanagement is not only critical for achieving ODF status, but also for creating an infection-free environment. joined RUWASSA in Zamfara to support a training on fecal sludge management with a focus on safe containment, transport, treatment, disposal, and reuse

Adoption of #FamilyCourtRules represents a critical milestone in strengthening the administration of #justice for children & families Joined Judges in the review of Rules in Zamfara State. It's not about rewriting the rules—it is about ensuring they work consistently in realcases

Vaccination is vital for strengthening #children’s immunity, &every child deserves full immunization. Met with Health Commissioner of Kebbi State to review readiness ahead of Saturday’s #polio campaign, including vaccine availability, data tools—ensuring no #child is left behind

Was greatly honoured to join High Court Judges in Kebbi State to review the #FamilyCourtRules, critical for advancing a more responsive & #child-sensitive #justice system. These rules mark a key milestone, providing a framework that upholds the best interests of the child.

Joined the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government, Kebbi State, to advance the Partnership Compact on decentralizing #birthregistration to LGA and ward levels using the NPC system—aimed at #scaling up digital birth registration for children under one.

Building the capacity of the #socialworkers is critical in strengthening child protection services & #advancingjustice for #children in Sokoto. Was privileged to participate in a review meeting with #3FederalUniversities, aimed at enhancing the quality and intensity of training.

Honoured to participate in Kebbi SCFN Meeting, which underscored the need to scale-up evidence-based, high-impact #nutritioninterventions in high-burden LGAs, anchored within the critical first 1,000 days window to effectively disrupt the intergenerational cycle of malnutrition.

I had the privilege today to participate in a tripartite review of social health insurance for the most vulnerable children & women, across the 3 states, with a focus on improving equitable access, enhancing efficiency, effectiveness & inclusiveness, with support from the EU

#SokotoState & #UNICEF convened a media dialogue focused on strengthening #EarlyChildhoodEducation (ECE) across the state. Through accurate, compelling,& consistent reporting, #media can drive accountability, inspire action & advocate for increased investment in early learning.

FCDO & UNICEF paid a courtesy visit to the SSG of Zamfara State. The SSG reaffirmed that the State has allocated ₦2 billion in 2026 as its contribution to the Child Nutrition Fund.This allocation will be matched with equivalent amount from UNICEF to support nutrition initiatives

Recently visited PHC in Bungudu LGA, Zamfara State, which is supported by the FCDO through UNICEF. The facility provides access to quality maternal & child healthcare, OTP & WASH services.These initiatives are delivered under the technical oversight of the State Health Agency.

Was privileged to participate in an advocacy dialogue with #LGAChairpersons who play a critical role as duty-bearers in advancing #childrights. The focus was on #increasingbudget appropriation for the social sector to ensure inclusive social development for #children in NW States

Early this morning, the UNICEF team conducted a pre-field briefing session with the #MICs-2026 team in Kebbi State, with a focus on #qualitydata collection.

Yesterday, the UNICEF team visited Kebbi State Specialist Hospital, Kalgo, to monitor the progress of activities being undertaken to establish the #Special Baby Care Unit (SBCU) in the facility.

A strategic meeting was held between the EU, UNICEF, ILO & Sokoto State Government, involving the Rt. Honourable Speaker, Deputy Speaker, & Majority Leader of the State Assembly. The meeting focused on strengthening #SocialProtection programming in the State.

UNICEF in collaboration with Sokoto State Ministry of Infor held a two-day #YouthSummit on SBC with focus on empowering young people as drivers of #positivetransformation. The summit emphasized that youths are not merely the leaders of tomorrow—they are the change makers of today

Today, SFO hosted the joint FCDO/WFP/UNICEF mission, which focused on gaining deeper insights into the progress of MIRP implementation. The delegates met with partners from the State Food & Nutrition Committee and also visited the UNICEF-supported nutrition warehouse in the state

#2025WorldChildren’s Day was commemorated at Sokoto Orphanage Home.The event highlighted the importance of upholding the #best interests of the child by promoting equal rights for #everychild & advancing their right to protection, all within the framework of 'My Day, #MyRights”

The UNICEF Representative yesterday paid a courtesy visit to the Deputy Governor of Zamfara State as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen collaboration between UNICEF and the State Government in the areas of #Child Protection, #Health, #Nutrition, and #SocialBehaviourChange.