By Ali Rabiu Ali/Jigawa/Nutrition/29 Oct, 2025
The Jigawa State Government, in partnership with UNICEF, has launched a homegrown nutrition programme, Masaki 2.0, aimed at tackling malnutrition among pregnant and lactating women in the state.
The programme, which under the office of the special adviser to the state government on nutrition Said Umar Adamu is being implemented in Dutse, Kafin Hausa, and Ringim Local Government Areas, will provide 1200 beneficiaries with a package of support, including livestock and seeds for home gardening.
For Sahura Abdullahi, a 30-year-old pregnant woman from Gurungu village in Dutse, the programme has come as a ray of hope. “I am grateful to the state government and UNICEF for this initiative. As a pregnant woman, I have been struggling to access nutritious food for myself and my unborn child. This programme will go a long way in improving my health and the health of my child.”
Maimuna Musa, a 28-year-old from Wanfara community of Dutse. “I have been struggling to breastfeed my child due to lack of nutritious food. This programme will enable me to feed my child well and ensure that they grow healthy and strong.” She then prays the state government under the leadership of governor Malam Umar Namadi.
The Masaki 2.0 programme aims to provide pregnant and lactating women with the means to access nutritious food and improve their health and well-being. The programme will also empower women to become self-sufficient and improve their economic status.
Sadiya Ibrahim, a 25-year-old beneficiary from Bakin Jeji, expressed her joy at receiving the livestock and seeds. “I am thrilled to receive this support. I will use the Chicken to raise my children and the seeds to plant nutritious food for my family.”
Basira Usman, a 32-year-old beneficiary from Bakin Jeji, also expressed her gratitude. “This programme is a blessing to us. We will use the support to improve our health and the health of our family, governor Danmodi will sure go again and we will vote for him to serve for two term”.
The Special Adviser on Nutrition to Jigawa State government, Said Umar Adamu said the programme is part of the state’s efforts to tackle malnutrition among pregnant and lactating women. “We are committed to improving the health and well-being of our women and children. This programme is a significant step towards achieving that goal.”
Umar said the programme will be extended to additional local government areas in December. “We are confident that this programme will make a significant impact in reducing malnutrition among pregnant and lactating women in Jigawa State. We urge the beneficiaries to make good use of the support provided to them.”
The programme is a key to the state government’s commitment to improving the health and well-being of its citizens, particularly vulnerable groups such as pregnant and lactating women. With the support of UNICEF and other partners, the programme is expected to make a significant impact in reducing malnutrition and improving health outcomes in Jigawa state.
