FG Distributes Over 200,000 Maternal Kits, Targets 2.9m Pregnant Women, Families By 2028

The Federal Government has rolled out 215,000 MAMA kits, 40,000 maternal food-support packs and 40,000 sets of newborn clothing for vulnerable women and families nationwide.

Speaking at the flag-off of the distribution at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja, the First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu said stated that pregnancy and childbirth should be occasions of hope and joy rather than a threat to the lives of Nigerian women.

Tinubu called for stronger collaboration among governments at all levels, traditional and religious institutions, development partners and philanthropists to tackle Nigeria’s maternal and newborn mortality burden.

According to her, the 215,000 MAMA kits and bags constitute the second batch of the intervention, following the distribution of 110,000 kits in 2025.

In his message, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Mohammed Ali Pate, said the intervention was part of a wider Federal Government strategy to expand access to essential healthcare and reverse the country’s high burden of preventable maternal and neonatal deaths.

World Health Organisation Country Representative, Dr Pavel Ursu, said the success of the intervention would ultimately be measured by whether it improved women’s access to quality healthcare and saved lives.

Other development partners, including the World Bank, stressed the need for sustained financing, accountability and stronger health systems, noting that functional facilities, skilled personnel, effective referral systems and quality healthcare must accompany the distribution of material incentives.