First Lady to World Bank: Investing in early childhood development critical to sharpening children’s focus
The five-man delegation, led by the World Bank Country Director in Nigeria, Matthew Verghis, ed the First Lady’s office to brief her on the bank’s early-years programme in Nigeria for the next five years, which is currently in its technical and analytical phase.
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Monday told a World Bank team that investing in early childhood development is critical not only to improve growth opportunities for children but also to shape and sharpen their focus.” With Nigeria as one of its largest partners, the bank’s intention under its country partnership framework is to drive the implementation phase of its programme with a whole-of-government approach, for which the leadership and commitment of the First Lady are critical.
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