The Civil society scaling up nutrition in Nigeria, Oyo state chapter has advocated for six months maternity leave for nursing mothers in Oyo state
The state coordinator, Mr. Adio Olusegun, made the remark during the quarterly media engagement on infant and young child-friendly practices.
A nutritionist, Dr. Khadijat Alarape appreciated the Oyo state government for the prompt release of fifty million nairas to boost nutrition in the state
She maintained that forty-nine percent of Oyo state women practice exclusive breastfeeding
In his words, a nutritionist, Dr. Ariyo Oluwaseun pointed out that the world health organization has recommended that iron supplement should start from adolescent
The theme of this years breastfeeding week is to support breastfeeding for a healthier future