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Kwara, Unicef Seal $33m Deal The United Nations Children's Fund (UNI-CEF) weekend sealed a 33.4million dollars Programme Implementation Agreement with the Kwara State Government. The assistance, which would be in form of cash, equipment and materials for the execution of UNICEF projects is pouring in, a year after the organization lifted a four-year embargo on its activities in the state. Kwara State Governor, Dr Bukola Saraki described the agreement as a joint commitment to improve the welfare of the citizens of the state, especially women and children. He said the lifting of the organization's sanction and the signing of the agreement would bring relief to the state in the provision of basic human development inputs. The Governor said the impact of the programme on the provision of potable water supply, primary healthcare and the concern for women and children would help to bring development to the state. Dr Saraki assured UNICEF of the support of the state government in sustaining the agreement through prompt payment of its counterpart funding, optimum utilization of materials and effective monitoring of its projects in the state. Earlier, the Assistant Representative of UNICEF for Zone C office, Kaduna, Mrs. Mahera Khatun, said the agreement was a memorandum of understanding which outlined major areas of cooperation between the state and the agency. Mrs. Khatun said the agency was founded to ensure the protection of children's right and expand Who Are We ? | About THISDAYOnLine.com | THISDAY People | Contact Us © Copyright 2000 Leaders & Company Limited

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