Nigeria, May 15 -- Vice President Kashim Shettima has endorsed the Renewed Hope Baby Support (RHBS) programme, a new initiative aimed at improving birth registration, healthcare participation and long-term social protection for Nigerian children.

The programme was launched by the North East Development Commission (NEDC) as part of efforts to strengthen child identity systems and human capital development across the country.

Mr Shettima spoke on Thursday during a meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, where the management of the commission, led by its Managing Director, Mohammed Alkali, presented the implementation framework for the programme.

The Vice President said the initiative aligns with President Bola Tinubu's declaration of 2...