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Gov Mutfwang Launches Safe Delivery Kits to Boost Maternal Health in Plateau
Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, alongside his deputy, Ngo Josephine Piyo, has launched the distribution of Safe Delivery Kits, also known as Mama Kits, to primary healthcare centers across the state.
This initiative, aimed at reducing maternal and infant mortality rates, was officially unveiled on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at the Primary Healthcare Clinic in Mista Ali, Bassa Local Government Area, reinforcing the administration’s commitment to improving maternal healthcare services.
The distribution of these kits is implemented by the Plateau State Primary Health Care Board. While the Immunization Plus and Malaria Progress by Accelerating Coverage and Transforming Services (IMPACT) project were also out to inspect ongoing revitalization at PHC in Mista Ali which is part of the 82 being revitalized.
Addressing healthcare staff, ward development committees, and women’s groups at the event, Governor Mutfwang highlighted the administration’s commitment to enhancing maternal health services and ensuring safer childbirth experiences for women across the state.
As part of broader efforts to improve healthcare services, Governor Mutfwang announced that contracts have been awarded for the renovation and re-equipment of 82 primary healthcare centers across Plateau State, with at least four facilities per local government area undergoing significant upgrades. The renovations include the provision of fencing, motorized boreholes, solar power installations, and two-bedroom staff quarters to ensure round-the-clock availability of medical personnel.
Speaking to journalists, Nurse Kizito Ndak, Project Manager of the IMPACT initiative in Plateau State, emphasized the importance of the project in addressing key healthcare challenges. He explained that the availability of Safe Delivery Kits would encourage more women to seek professional medical care during childbirth, reducing cases of home deliveries and complications arising from unassisted births.
“The launch of these delivery kits by His Excellency ensures that even women who cannot afford essential birthing supplies will have access to safe delivery materials provided by the government. Our goal is to prevent maternal and infant deaths by ensuring that all expectant mothers give birth in well-equipped healthcare facilities,” Ndak stated.
About the IMPACT Project
The IMPACT project is a World Bank-supported initiative aimed at improving primary healthcare services, with a focus on malaria prevention, immunization, healthcare awareness, and emergency response. In Plateau State, the project is playing a crucial role in enhancing maternal and child health services by expanding access to medical resources and upgrading healthcare infrastructure.
The launch of the Safe Delivery Kits marks a significant milestone in the state government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery and protect the lives of pregnant women and newborns. Governor Mutfwang urged women in Mista Ali and surrounding communities to take full advantage of the improved healthcare services and assured continued government support for maternal and child health initiatives.
Head coach of Delta Queens Hockey Club, Ade Jacobs, has expressed confidence that his team will reach the final of the ongoing 2026 Nigeria Hockey Super League in Abuja
Mr Jacobs stated this during an interview after their second match on Sunday in Abuja.
He said his team remains focused on reaching the final stage of the league despite playing out a draw in their second match. .
Mr Jacobs said that though his players were below their usual standard, he was confident they would improve in subsequent games.
“It has been fine so far. We won our first match 5-0, and this second match ended in a 1-1 draw. Well, it’s one of those things that happen sometimes in matches because most of my girls looked a little bit heavy. I don’t know why.
“We intend to improve on that. In our next match, against I-G Babes on Tuesday by 11 a.m . They will come out better, and I can assure you of that,” he said.
The Delta Queens coach reiterated the team’s ambition, recalling their third-place finish in the 2025 Nigeria Hockey Super League.
“We are determined to go a step further this season.Last season, we finished in third place. This season, our target is to play in the final match . We just have to be in the final stage,” he said.
Mr Jacobs also commended the organisers for the smooth conduct of the competition
“So far, so good. They are doing well,” he added.
Delta Queens opened their campaign in impressive fashion with a convincing 5-0 victory over Yobe Desert Queens in their opening match before settling for a 1-1, against South West Hockey Club of Lagos in their second fixture.
A total of seven women’s teams comprises Kada Queens, Plateau Queens, Delta Queens, Yobe Desert Queens, IGP Babes, South West, and Edo Queens.
Kada Queens are the reigning women’s champions, while Kada Stars are the defending champions in the men’s category.
The 2026 Nigeria Hockey Super League which commenced on June 26 will end on July 5 at the National Hockey Pitch of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.
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The Certified True Copy of the Federal High Court judgment ordering the deregistration of the Nigeria Democratic Congress has emerged.
The judgment, delivered by Justice Isa H. Dashen at the Lokoja Judicial Division, effectively sets aside a December 10, 2025 judgment that had previously compelled the Independent National Electoral Commission to register the party.
The court said the prior judgment was nullified because it affected the legal rights of the Peace Movement Party, which claimed ownership of the logo used by the NDC but was never joined as a party to the original lawsuit.
Recall that the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, on Saturday said that the commission was waiting to obtain the official paperwork before finalizing its response.
“We have applied for the Certified True Copy of the judgment. Until we receive it, we cannot be in a position to comment on it. However, the position that existed before the December 10, 2025 judgment was that INEC rejected NDC’s letter of intent to be registered as a political party,” Haruna explained.
The NDC had said that it has already been denied the portal access codes needed to upload its candidate list for the 2027 general elections.
In response to the portal denial, the National Publicity Secretary of the NDC, Osa Director, confirmed that their efforts to secure the necessary credentials were unsuccessful.
“We approached INEC to collect the access code to upload the names of our candidates to the INEC portal. They told us that they will get back to us,” Director said.
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