ROLE OF WOMEN, MATERNAL HEALTH AND FAMILY PLANNING

Woman in their various roles play a critical part in the well-being of children. The enhancement of the status of women and their equal access to education, training credit and other extension services constitute a valuable contribution to a nation’s social and economic development. Efforts for the enhancement of women’s status and their role in development must begin with girl child to benefit from the health, nutrition, education and other basic services to enable her to grow to her full potential.