UNICEF pledges continuous support for child protection in Nassarawa

UNICEF says the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) will not stop its support and interventions toward the welfare and protection of rights of children in Nasarawa state and the country in general.

Dr Zakari Adam, chief of field office, UNICEF Kaduna, gave the assurance in an interview with in Lafia on Friday.

Reports say that Nasarawa state falls under the jurisdiction of the Kaduna field office of UNICEF.

Adam said the advent of COVID-19 had affected certain activities for children but UNICEF has also taken certain steps to sustain its support for the interventions for children.