69.2% of Kano State children are multidimensionally poor, UNICEF highlights the need for increased budget allocations for education, healthcare, and social safety.

According to UNICEF, 69.2% of children in Kano State are multi-dimensionally poor. Fatima Musa, a UNICEF specialist, emphasized the need for increased budget allocations for children's education, healthcare, and social safety. She commended Kano and Katsina states for considering Universal Child Benefits, which are vital for tackling child poverty in the region.

September 27, 2024
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