UNICEF seeks more attention for social investment to tackle multidimensional poverty.
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has called for greater financial investment in social sectors to tackle multidimensional poverty in Nigeria.
UNICEF's Chief of Sokoto Field Office, Michael Juma, made the call on Monday, stressing the need for collective action to address the rising poverty and lack of basic services, especially among vulnerable households in Northern Nigeria.
UNICEF also called for increased financial provisions for child-focused initiatives, including cash transfers, social health insurance, and support for out-of-school children.
The Sokoto State Government, with UNICEF's support, says it is developing a three-year Medium Term Sector Strategy (MTSS) for Health, Education, Social Protection, and Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene.
The state government reiterated its commitment to transitioning from traditional budgeting to program-based budgeting, with UNICEF's assistance, while the Commissioners of Budget and Economic Planning and Health highlighted the importance of aligning budgets with the government's objectives and programs to achieve desired goals and improve the state's budget.
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