UNICEF donates 45 motorcycles to Kebbi govt to boost health outreach

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has donated 45 motorcycles to the Kebbi State Government to strengthen healthcare outreach and immunisation logistics across the state.

Governor Nasir Idris received the motorcycles in Birnin Kebbi during an engagement with representatives of United Nations agencies and non-governmental organisations (NGOs).

Idris commended UNICEF for the gesture, describing it as timely and impactful in addressing healthcare delivery challenges, particularly at the grassroots.

He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening cooperation and coordination with development partners for effective planning and implementation of programmes.

“I wish to express the commitment of the Kebbi Government, under my leadership, to enhance cooperation and coordination with our partners in the planning and implementation of programmes.

“There has been a longstanding desire to strengthen collaboration across key sectors, including education, health, empowerment, security, access to justice, and other basic needs of life,” he said.

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The governor acknowledged the contributions of UN agencies and NGOs in tackling developmental challenges, stressing the need to sustain partnerships for greater impact.

He assured that the state would continue to provide an enabling environment for partners to operate effectively and reiterated his commitment to implementing agreed programmes for the benefit of citizens.

Idris disclosed that the government had made adequate provisions in the 2026 budget to support key sectors, including health, education, security, water supply, roads, justice and agriculture.