By Oluwatoyin Adegoke
The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, is collaborating with the Ogun State government and other stakeholders in promoting evidence-based interventions to empower families and communities towards ensuring a safe and healthy environment for the mother and child to thrive.
The stakeholders under the aegis of Social and Behavioural Change, SBC Committee, have also resolved to reinforce efforts on sustainable, community-driven initiatives to enhance the well-being of children and adolescents, particularly in the areas of health, education, and hygiene.
Speaking at a quarterly meeting of the SBC organised by the Ministry of Information and Strategy in Abeokuta, UNICEF SBC Specialist, Mrs Aderonke Akinola-Akinwole said the aim was to encourage behavioural change among individuals and communities for the benefit of children and adolescents.
Mrs Akinola-Akinwole said the partnerships would strengthen the process of addressing key issues like maternal and child nutrition, immunisation, hygiene and access to healthcare services.
The Permanent Secretary, Ogun State Ministry of Information and Strategy, Alhaji Waheed Adesina called for more commitment to causing a shift in people’s mindset, while fostering sustainable progress for future generations.
Earlier, the State’s Programme Director, Alhaja Kemi Ewedairo had appealed for more collaborations and contributions to boost positive behavioural change as a catalyst to improving the lives of children, adolescents and families.
Participants at the meeting, including representatives of government ministries, civil society organisations, traditional leaders and media partners, also affirmed their readiness to support the ongoing efforts at improving health and social norms within communities.
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