KWSG Applauds TCI Over Reproductive Health Delivery
The Kwara State Government has lauded The Challenge Initiative (TCI) for its transformative contributions to family planning and reproductive health services in the state, as stakeholders gathered for the The Challenge Initiative (TCI), Transition Meeting in Ilorin on Tuesday.
Speaking at the event, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Amina Ahmed El-Imam, described the partnership between The Challenge Initiative (TCI) and Kwara State as a model of impactful collaboration.
According to the Commissioner, “We are reminded of the incredible partnership that existed between The Challenge Initiative (TCI) and our dear state over the last couple of years.
“This collaboration, rooted in a shared commitment to improve access to high-quality voluntary family planning services, and has ultimately empowered families and significantly enhanced maternal and child health outcomes.”
Dr. El-Imam expressed deep appreciation to the TCI team for their unwavering dedication and technical expertise, which, according to her, had helped the state to scale up high-impact practices that have translated into real, measurable results.
She noted that “What began as theoretical models are now real-life success stories in our health facilities.
We have seen a substantial increase in the uptake of modern contraceptive methods, strengthened our family planning systems, improved data utilization, deepened community engagement, and enhanced resource mobilization.”
The Commissioner also expressed gratitude to the Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq CON, for creating an enabling environment for development partners to support the state’s health sector.
She further acknowledged his efforts in securing the European Union grant for the Strengthening Access to Reproductive and Adolescent Health (EU-SARAH) program, which she said would build on the foundations laid by The Challenge Initiative (TCI).
“The milestones achieved by The Challenge Initiative (TCI), will not be lost. With the EU-SARAH program, we are determined to sustain the momentum and expand on the gains made", she assured.
Dr. El-Imam therefore, called on all stakeholders, development partners, healthcare workers, and traditional rulers to maintain spirit of collaboration.
“We must integrate the lessons and successes from The Challenge Initiative (TCI), into our health programs and policies. Together, we can ensure that every resident of Kwara State has access to quality reproductive health services,” she emphasized.
The Commissioner thereafter reaffirmed the state’s commitment to prioritizing family health as a cornerstone of its development agenda.
In her remarks, The Challenge Initiative (TCI), Country Director, Dr Johnson Taiwo, appreciated Kwara Government for the support given to The Challenge Initiative (TCI), in the state.
According to her, the partnership has helped improved the State’s family planning program in many areas including notable increase in the adoption of family planning methods, as well as reporting new users over a three-year period.
The Challenge Initiative (TCI), Senior Technical Adviser, Dr Kunle Omotosho in his presentation enjoined stakeholders to prioritize family planning while coming up with new strategies to further increase subscription rates in the state.
Highlights of the meeting include; decoration of the Commisiooner for Health, Dr Amina Ahmed El-Imam as Kwara State Family Planning Champion as well as special recognition of Imam Abdulrazak Okandeji and Pastor Oladele Matthew as leading Family Planning advocates in their respective communities.
Saad Hamdalat
Press Sec MOH
08166520513
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