She attributed the trend to poor dietary diversity, food insecurity and socio-economic factors.
Muyi Aina, executive director and CEO of the NPHCDA, announced the reforms on Tuesday during the agency’s quarterly media briefing in Abuja.
Mr Salako said the decline reflects gradual gains in access to and use of family planning services nationwide.
UNICEF received a CA$15 million grant from Global Affairs Canada to improve maternal and child health in the Kebbi, Kaduna, and Bauchi states.
Mr Kwarra said that the study would be conducted in households where the deaths were recorded and consent received for revisit during the 2023-2024 Nigeria Demographic Health Survey.
The National Population Commission says it has concluded the 2023/2024 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) in 22 of 25 LGAs in Oyo.
“Most things are in place, right from the personal digital assistants procured are well secured in our various Central Bank of Nigeria offices nationwide.”
