The Sokoto State government , on Wednesday, inaugurated the Integrated Supportive Supervision-Technical Working Group (ISS-TWG), aimed at advancing the USAID-funded five-year health system strengthening cluster project in the state.
The project which is being implemented by Palladium in collaboration with Nigeria Resource Partners (RPS), is spearheaded by the Better Life Restoration Initiative (BERI) under the She-Alert Care Foundation (SHE-ALERT).
The committee, led by the State Commissioner of Health, Hajiya Asabe Balarabe comprises members from various ministries and government parastatals, as well as traditional leaders, private organisations, and the media, among others.
Inaugurating the committee, Alhaji Bello Garba, the Special Advisor to the Governor on Primary Healthcare Agency, urged members to diligently work towards ensuring effective healthcare delivery at the grassroots level.
“This is a significant responsibility for all of us, and it is crucial that we work together to ensure the success of She-Alert’s commitment to enhancing societal well-being.
“Given the caliber of individuals selected for this task, I am confident that we will achieve a great deal, particularly in securing the necessary budget lines, which are vital to the project’s success,” he said.
Garba assured that the agency would continue to collaborate closely with She-Alert to ensure the project’s success in the state, prioritising the well-being of the people.
Earlier, Mrs. Blessing Gidado, the Executive Director of SHE-ALERT, commended the state government’s commitment and support for the project.
She emphasised the importance of establishing an ISS budget line to ensure the project’s proper implementation, while commending the private sector for their contributions.
In addition, during a media roundtable with journalists, Gidado called for increased media engagement to raise awareness and encourage public participation in the She-Alert project.
She urged media to add their voice to the project so as to ensure aims and objects of the projects is achieved in the end.
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