The Kwara State Governor, Dr. Abdulfatah Ahmed, has assured that the state’s Community Health Insurance Scheme will drive his administration’s effort in the promotion of maternal and child care programmes in the state.

Governor Ahmed gave this assurance on Wednesday when a delegation of the Well-Being Foundation Africa, founded by the wife of the former Governor of Kwara State, Barrister Toyin Saraki, paid him a courtesy visit in his office.

The governor stressed the importance of advocacy in making sure the people, especially those at the grassroots, are better informed about healthcare programmes in order to adequately utilize such facilities.

Governor Ahmed disclosed that the state will soon employ more sanitary inspectors as part of efforts to boost sanitary conditions and promote good health in the state, especially at the grassroots.

He reiterated the resolve of his administration to partner with Non-Governmental Organisations, such as WellBeing Foundation Africa, in the delivery of qualitative health care delivery service in the state.

The WellBeing Foundation Team Leader, Mr. Tayo Erogbogbo, said the foundation was committed to the reduction of maternal and child mortality in Africa.

Mr. Erogbogbo said it was disturbing that Nigeria has one of the highest mother and child mortality rates in the world, hence the need for all stakeholders to partner in bringing the situation under control.

He therefore commended the state government for its giant stride achievement in the area of Health and urged it to continue in the same spirit so as to continue to be a leading state in terms of health care service.