Zamfara State Partners With UNICEF To Combat Nutrition Aid Diversion

Zamfara State Partners With UNICEF To Combat Nutrition Aid Diversion

By Aminu Abubakar Mayanchi Gusau 

The Zamfara State Ministry of Health, with the State Primary Health Care Board and UNICEF, has inaugurated the State Aid Diversion Committee to safeguard nutrition commodities. 

This multi sectoral body is mandated to prevent, detect, and investigate the theft or mismanagement of life saving supplies intended for vulnerable women and children.

During the inauguration, Commissioner of Health Dr. Nafisa Muhammad Maradun emphasized that these resources represent survival for malnourished children and that diversion undermines public trust. 

The Committee, chaired by the Commissioner, includes the Nigeria Police Force, DSS, and health and budget ministries to ensure transparency and zero tolerance for fraud.

In a remark, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Rilwanu Musa Zurmi, commended the committee members for their prompt response and urged them to discharge their assigned duties diligently.

Director of Nutrition Abdulrazak Bashar reported that the state warehouse currently holds 43,800 units of RUTF, 37,000 units of MMS, and 3,700 other therapeutic supplies. 

He highlighted significant progress, including securing 1.6 billion naira in total matching and counter funding to reduce stunting and mortality rates.

The Committee will conduct physical spot checks, monitor real time logistics, and review community feedback to maintain accountability. It will meet quarterly and report directly to the Executive Council to ensure a secure supply chain for the state’s nutrition programs.

The statement was signed and issued to newsmen in Gusau by Suleiman Isah, ANIPR, Information/Public Relations Officer 
Ministry of Health 
Zamfara State.

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