By Abiodun Nejo
Ekiti State First Lady, Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji, has urged nursing mothers in the state to prioritise exclusive breastfeeding for their infants during the first six months of life.
She emphasised that this practice is vital for protecting their babies and ensuring healthy development.
She also called on mothers to ensure their children receive all recommended vaccinations and supplements to safeguard them from childhood diseases.
The governor’s wife made this appeal during the official launch of the second round of Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health Week in Ado Ekiti, a programme spearheaded by the state government in partnership with UNICEF and the World Health Organisation.
“The vaccinations and supplements are available free of charge at all public health facilities and designated centres across the state,” she stated, underscoring the government’s commitment to maternal and child health.
Oyebanji highlighted that MNCH Week aimed to combat child mortality and improve maternal health through targeted interventions.
She launched the initiative by administering Vitamin A supplements to babies and distributing gifts to mothers.
She encouraged nursing mothers to seize the opportunity provided by the MNCH Week to access these life-saving interventions.
“Please avail yourselves of the golden opportunities provided by this MNCH Week to ensure your children benefit from these services. Pass the information to others and mobilize more women to ensure their children are part of this intervention,” she said.
Ekiti State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oyebanji Filani, described the programme as a chance for children to access crucial health services.
“Whether it is Vitamin A, deworming, nutritional support, or immunisation, this week is an opportunity for all our children to benefit from services that Governor Biodun Oyebanji has worked tirelessly to provide for the people of Ekiti,” he stated.
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