In his remarks, Governor Uba Sani noted that the presentation of the 10,000 professional kits to midwives “is another demonstration of Her Excellency’s deep concern for the welfare of Nigerian women, and indeed the vulnerable and underserved in our society”.

“Maternal mortality is one of the major challenges that our nation has been confronting. Our women have been losing their lives during childbirth due to inadequate care. The situation is more prevalent in the rural areas where access to healthcare is limited,’’ he added.

Governor Uba Sani pointed out that midwives and nurses play pivotal roles in caring for our people, especially women at the grassroots level, adding that ‘’the welfare of these critical medical personnel must therefore be prioritized. We must at all times ensure that they are well-kitted and protected”.

“The presentation of 10,000 professional kits to midwives in the North-West could not have come at a better time. Midwives work in environments where cleanliness and infection control are paramount.

“Wearing scrubs and crocs provides a protective barrier against harmful germs, bacteria, and viruses that could be transferred through clothing,’’ he added.

The Governor disclosed that the Kaduna State Government ⁠is ‘“also prioritizing the welfare of nurses and midwives. We have been training and retraining nurses and midwives”. 

He said, ‘’We recently recruited 100 ad-hoc midwives to complement existing staff strength. However, our administration’s most significant stride in the health sector is the upgrading of 290 Primary Healthcare Centers (PHCs) and furnishing them with state-of-the-art equipment”. 

“This has led to a modest drop in our maternal and child mortality figures. This year, we plan to upgrade and equip 255 PHCs to level-2 status. Currently, construction is ongoing for the revitalization of 143 PHCs to level-2 status across Kaduna state,’’ he added.