By Bilkis Abdulraheem Lawal
The Lagos State Government has distributed more than 300 food packs and vitamin supplements to indigent pregnant women in Health District IV, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen maternal and child health across the state.
The initiative, implemented through the Office of Political, Legislative and Civic Engagement, was held at the Akerele Primary Healthcare Centre in Surulere.
Speaking at the event, the Permanent Secretary of the Office, Engr. Sholabomi Shasore, said the intervention reflects the government’s commitment to ensuring that all pregnant women and their unborn children receive adequate nutrition for healthy development.
She stressed that building a peaceful and progressive Lagos begins with giving every child, from conception through adulthood, a fair opportunity to thrive. According to her, global evidence shows that the most critical stages of human development occur from conception to early childhood.
Engr. Shasore added that the programme has reached more than 6,280 beneficiaries across the six health districts since its inception, underscoring the state’s dedication to safeguarding the health of mothers, infants and children.
In his remarks, the Permanent Secretary of Lagos State Health District IV, Dr Abimbola Bowale, described pregnancy as a “remarkable journey of hope, anticipation and love”. He noted that although the journey can be demanding, the government remains committed to giving mothers and their babies a healthier start, recognising maternal well-being as the foundation of strong families and a thriving society.
He explained that the Mother, Infant and Child Development Programme is a compassionate initiative designed to enhance neonatal brain development, support healthy pregnancies and assist indigent expectant mothers across Lagos.
The event concluded with the distribution of nutritious food packs, essential vitamins and supplements aimed at reducing malnutrition and promoting healthier pregnancies within the Surulere community.
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