…As UNFPA offers $4.5m matching fund to support maternal health, family planning

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has commended the Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq for his administration’s investments in human capital development, inclusive growth, reproductive health and maternal and child healthcare.

The commendation came as the UNFPA announced a $4.5 million matching fund for Nigeria, with Kwara State among the beneficiaries, to support the procurement of contraceptives and life-saving maternal health commodities.

Muriel Mafico, the UNFPA Resident Representative to Nigeria, disclosed this in Ilorin when she led a delegation of the agency on a courtesy visit to Governor Abdulrazaq at the Ahmadu Bello House, Ilorin.

In a statement signed by Mashood Abdulrafiu Agboola,