I paid pregnant women N10,000 for antenatal as Rivers gov – Amaechi
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential running mate, Rotimi Amaechi, has disclosed how he paid pregnant women N10,000 each for attending antenatal care while he was governor of Rivers State. Amaechi disclosed that the money was part of efforts to boost the health of pregnant women because Rivers State was rated second on the maternal-child […] I paid pregnant women N10,000 for…
Rotimi Amaechi, the presidential running mate from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), revealed his role in paying pregnant women N10,000 to attend antenatal care during his tenure as governor of Rivers State. Amaechi, who served from October 26, 2007, to May 29, 2015, sought to improve maternal and child health outcomes in the state, which was ranked second in the maternal-child mortality index during his time in office.
The initiative aimed to boost women's health and economic growth, recognizing that 40 percent of women in the global economy were farmers. Amaechi led the establishment of health centers in every village, employing two doctors and nurses, and offered financial incentives for women to attend antenatal care on Fridays. He emphasized the importance of women's health and education to foster stronger leadership, stating that the money provided was crucial for the state's economy and women's well-being.
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