Borno First Lady seeks 6 months maternity leave for breastfeeding mothers In a significant move to promote maternal and child health, Dr. Falmata Zulum, the First Lady of Borno State, has urged the government to implement a six-month maternity leave for nursing mothers to encourage exclusive breastfeeding. Speaking at the launch of the 2024 World Breastfeeding Week in Maiduguri, Dr. Zulum emphasized the critical need for collective action and collaboration to create supportive environments for breastfeeding. She was represented by the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Zuwaira Gambo. “We...