Tag: CS-SUNN
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Borno Considers 6-Month Paid Maternity Leave
By Abdul Kareem Borno State is moving towards implementing a six-month paid maternity leave, as confirmed by Dr. Peter Solomon, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Budget and Planning. This cheery development was announced during an advocacy visit to the budget and planning ministry by the Civil Society Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN), Borno…
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6 Months Paid Maternity Leave for Workers: CS-SUNN Sustains Advocacy in Borno State
By Abdul Kareem The Borno state chapter of the Civil Society Scaling Up Nutrition (CS-SUNN), a non governmental organization, on May 13, 2024 called for the implementation of the proposeda six months paid maternity leave for workers in the sate. This call was made during an advocacy visit to the Borno State Ministry for Budget…
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CS-SUNN Promotes Budget Tracking for Health Programs in Borno State
It must count as one of those judicial miracles that have become the staple of the Nigerian judiciary, that two different judges of the Federal High Court managed to both defy the Constitution and overrule the Supreme Court over a local chieftaincy question.
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CS-SUNN Urges Release of Nutrition Budget in Borno State
By Abdul Kareem The Borno State chapter of the Civil Society Scaling up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN) carried out an advocacy at the Borno State Primary Health Care Development Board demanding for the timely release of the state’s nutrition budget. CS-SUNN Borno State members, under the leadership of State Coordinator Hajiya Aisha Maidala, emphasized the…
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CS-SUNN Leads Charge for Nutrition Budget Inclusion: Advocacy Group Engages Government Officials
Proper funding is critical to address malnutrition and improve public health, according to Aisha Maidala, the CS-SUNN State Coordinator.
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CS-SUNN Advocates for Dedicated Nutrition Budget Line in Borno
By Abdul Kareem A strong push for a dedicated budget line for nutrition initiatives is underway as a coalition of civil society organizations, operating under the banner of Civil Society Scaling up Nutrition in Northern Nigeria (CS-SUNN), takes proactive steps to engage government agencies. On March 12, 2024, CS-SUNN, led by its dedicated state coordinator,…
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Nutrition Budget: CS-SUNN Takes Campaign to 2 Borno Ministries
By Abu Faisal In a concerted drive to advocate for a dedicated budget line for nutrition initiatives in Northern Nigeria, the coalition of civil society organizations under the umbrella of Civil Society Scaling up Nutrition in Northern Nigeria (CS-SUNN) has expanded its engagement to include the Ministries of Education and Agriculture. Led by the committed…
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ADVOCACY: Primary Health Care Board Agrees with Borno CS-SUNN on 6 Months Extended Maternity
By Abdul Kareem To enhance nutrition awareness and support within Borno State, the Civil Society Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN) has launched an impactful advocacy campaign. This initiative has made notable strides in engaging key stakeholders and emphasizing the critical need for extended paid maternity leave for workers, despite initial skepticism from some government…
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Head of Service Raises Concerns Over Extended Maternity Leave Proposal as Borno CS-SUNN Intensifies Advocacy
By Abdul Kareem The Head of Civil Service in Borno state expressed both support and reservations regarding the proposed extension of maternity leave for workers. He welcomed the idea of extended maternity leave but raised concerns about its potential impact on productivity due to insufficient manpower. During a meeting with the CS-SUNN team, the Head…
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Borno NLC Chairman Supports CSO’s Call For Extended Maternity Leave
By Nafisat Aliyu In a bid to promote nutrition awareness and support in Borno State, the Civil Society Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN) has embarked on a compelling advocacy campaign. Despite facing skepticism from government officials, the CS-SUNN team has made significant progress in engaging key stakeholders and raising crucial awareness on the importance…
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