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The European Union and its partners have intensified efforts to enhance social protection for children and vulnerable families in Sokoto through the ‘Supporting Sustainable Social Protection Systems in Nigeria (SUSI)’ initiative.

With $14 million in EU funding, SUSI will strengthen social protection policy and budgeting, and establish a social registry in Sokoto for vulnerable children and families. The registry will prioritise those without birth registration or NIN, out-of-school children, families affected by malnutrition, and those with limited access to primary health care.

This came to light during a visit to Sokoto State by a delegation from the EU, along with UNICEF, UNFPA, ILO, and partners such as Plan International Nigeria, Action Against Hunger Nigeria (ACF Nigeria), CARE, and the Danish Refugee Council (DRC).

Investigative journalist,, Rakiya A. Muhammad has clinched the top honour in Child-Friendly Reporting at the 34th Diamond Award for Media Excellence, underscoring a commitment to impactful journalism.

The projects have funding from the European Union (EU), the Government of Nigeria in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the International Labour Organisation (ILO), the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), and the Danish Refugee Council (DRC).

Girls with disabilities often face a unique set of challenges that begin in the home and continue into the educational system. These challenges include a lack of accessible infrastructure, inadequate support services, and societal attitudes undermining their potential

Sokoto Government, UNICEF forge stronger partnership to tackle malnutrition, polio

In Sokoto State, Northwest Nigeria, opening a Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) at the State Specialist Hospital has brought relief and comfort to families, ensuring their ill newborns receive top-notch medical attention.

Children around the world are routinely engaged in paid and unpaid forms of work that are not harmful to them,” ILO explains.

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