CS-SUNN BENUE STATE

[CS-SUNN BENUE STATE @cssunnbenue]

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[CS-SUNN BENUE STATE @cssunnbenue]

It's a wrap for the #WBW2025: Crèches in workplaces aren’t just a benefit—they’re a RIGHT.
📌 Healthier babies
📌 Empowered women
📌 Productive workforce
Employers & policymakers—#PrioritiseBreastfeeding create safe spaces for mothers.
@Fmohnigeria @HyacinthAlia @benuestategovt

[CS-SUNN BENUE STATE @cssunnbenue]

Calling All Governments

Extending paid maternity leave to 6 months is not just a policy — it’s a powerful investment in our future!

Support mothers to exclusively breastfeed and give every child the best start in the first 1000 days of life. #WBW2025 #prioritisebreastfeeding

[CS-SUNN BENUE STATE @cssunnbenue]

@benuestategovt @HyacinthAlia Let us join the pacesetters and ensure a healthy Benue child. #WorkplaceSupport

[UNICEF Nigeria @UNICEF_Nigeria]

Did you know?

Only 10 states offer 6-month maternity leave for public servants.

More states and private employers must follow. #WorkplaceSupport

[CS-SUNN BENUE STATE @cssunnbenue]

#WorldBreastfeedingWeek I Day 6.

Healthcare workers play a crucial role in scaling up support systems by providing nutrition counseling and educating mothers on the benefits of breastfeeding.
@Fmohnigeria @benuestategovt @NphcdaNG @CS_SUNN @UNICEF_Nigeria @NutritionIntl

[CS-SUNN BENUE STATE @cssunnbenue]

We are still commemorating #worldbreastfeedingweek and it's Day 5.

Fathers, your support is crucial in giving your baby the healthiest start in life.

#WBW2025
#PrioritiseBreastfeeding
#breastfeedingsupport
@Fmohnigeria
@FMWRNigeria
@benuestategovt
@ACF_Nigeria

[CS-SUNN BENUE STATE @cssunnbenue]

Day 4 of #WorldBreastfeedingWeek2025
Let us all encourage and support exclusive breastfeeding.
#WBW2025
#PrioritiseBreastfeeding
#breastfeedingsupport
@benuestategovt
@Fmohnigeria
@FMWRNigeria
@FHI360Inside_NG
@fhi360
@AlikoDangoteFdn
@agagbekelvin
@BANigeria

[CS-SUNN BENUE STATE @cssunnbenue]

It's Day 3 of World Breastfeeding Week, 2025.
Breastfeeding your baby on demand, day and night helps to build up your breast milk supply.
#wbw2025
#PrioritiseBreastfeeding
#breastfeedingsupport

@UNICEF_Nigeria @Fmohnigeria @FinMinNigeria @AlikoDangoteFdn

[CS-SUNN BENUE STATE @cssunnbenue]

Do you know the benefits of Exclusive Breastfeeding?
To see how exclusive breastfeeding can transform your baby's future watch https://t.co/N54mDjI6yZ
#WBW2025
#PrioritiseBreastfeeding

[SUN CSA-Nigeria @terracottaghco]

It's the #2025WBW
Breast milk is the only food and drink your baby needs for the first 6 months of life. For a healthy start in your baby’s life, breastfeed EXCLUSIVELY for the first 6 months.
#PrioritiseBreastfeeding for improved child health outcomes.
#WorldBreastfeedingWeek

[CS-SUNN BENUE STATE @cssunnbenue]

World Breastfeeding Week 2025 is here!
Themed: "Prioritize Breastfeeding: Create Sustainable Support Systems"
#WBW2025
#PrioritiseBreastfeeding

[SUN CSA-Nigeria @terracottaghco]

#WBW2025 campaign begins Tomorrow, Aug 1st
@CS_SUNN & 400+ member orgs across are uniting to push the theme:
Prioritise Breastfeeding: Create Sustainable Support Systems!
Follow the wave from Aug 1–8 on our timelines.
Let’s amplify support for mothers! @Fmohnigeria @NigeriaGov

[SUN CSA-Nigeria @terracottaghco]

We must ensure commitments lead to action! Nutrition financing is critical for a healthier world.

Join the CS-SUNN Side Event on 25 March at 08:30 AM WAT: “Closing the Nutrition Financing Gap through Country-Specific Commitments and Accountability”.
#N4GParis

[CS-SUNN BENUE STATE @cssunnbenue]

Available to that course.

Some of the resolutions at the meeting were among others, that the private sector should be involved in the implementation of the six months maternity leave, more efforts should be channeled to prevent children coming down with Malnutrition.

[CS-SUNN BENUE STATE @cssunnbenue]

Wednesday March 12th, 2025, @CS_SUNN with support from @UNICEF hosted a Breakfast Meeting with Key stakeholders and Political Office Holders in Benue State @benuestategovt on the Adoption of Child Nutrition Fund (CNF) and the implementation of the Six Month Paid Maternity Leave.

[CS-SUNN BENUE STATE @cssunnbenue]

Jointly submitting a Memo to the State Executive Council for consideration and ensure that the six months maternity leave with full pay is implemented this year.

On the CNF, the DG Planning Commission assured that with the State Nutrition Policy in Place, Funds will be made

[CS-SUNN BENUE STATE @cssunnbenue]

adding that the policy is committed to ensuring that Benue citizens, especially the children have access to nutritious, affordable, and safe food". @CS_SUNN @UNICEF_Nigeria @benuestategovt

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[CS-SUNN BENUE STATE @cssunnbenue]

Gov @HyacinthAlia signs 2025 budget into law, Launches State Nutrition Policy.

Speaking at the event Fr Alia said "the Nutritional Policy addresses the growing challenges of malnutrition, obesity, and diet-related diseases,