The United Nation Children’s Fund [UNICEF], on Thursday solicited the support of the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II in addressing issues related to child protection, survival and development in Nigeria.
Mr Mohamed Malick-Fall,
the newly appointed UNICEF Country Representative, made the appeal when
he paid a courtesy visit on the Emir at his Palace in Kano
.
“We
believe that as someone who has the influence, you can help us to
address a number of issues that children are confronted with which are
related to child protection, survival and development."
“So
I am here to assure you of my readiness to work with you to continue
expanding what you have been doing in favour of children not only in
Northern Nigeria but the country at large,” the UNICEF chief said.
Malick-Fall
said he was also at the palace to commend the monarch for his strong
commitment, vision and leadership when it comes to issues related to
children.
He reaffirmed the commitment of
UNICEF to work with various states and the Federal Government in
mobilising all segments of the society to work in favour of children.
“Nigeria
is a very important country and there are a number of issues affecting
it and it carries large burden when it comes to issue of out of school,
malnutrition and child mortality, among others,” he said.
He
pledged that UNICEF would continue to work with government and other
stakeholders to reverse challenges facing children in terms of
deprivation, access to education, protection and malnutrition.
In his remarks, the Emir called on parents to rise up to their responsibilities by ensuring proper upbringing of their children.
Sanusi
assured that the Kano Emirate Council would give UNICEF all the
necessary support especially in the area of improving girl-child
education in Kano State and the entire Northern region
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