Nigeria: VP Shettima, Governor Radda Rally Citizens Against Malnutrition

Nigeria: VP Shettima, Governor Radda Rally Citizens Against Malnutrition

Press Release - The Vice President who was represented by the Senior Special Adviser to the President on Public Health (office of the Vice President), Mrs Uju Vanstatia Rochas-Anwukah, lauded Governor Dikko Umaru Radda's proactive leadership in tackling the menace of malnutrition

VP Shettima, Governor Radda rally citizens against malnutrition

The Vice President who was represented by the Senior Special Adviser to the President on Public Health (office of the Vice President), Mrs Uju Vanstatia Rochas-Anwukah, lauded Governor Dikko Umaru Radda’s proactive leadership in tackling the menace of malnutrition The post VP Shettima, Governor Radda rally citizens against malnutrition appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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