The WHO official said no fewer than 146,000 people die from tobacco-related causes in the African Region each year.
Deputy Governor Manassah Jatau, while flagging off the initiative, hoped it would significantly reduce the number of malnourished children.
Ms Makanjuola said the launch of PECCIN is scheduled for Tuesday at the State House in Abuja.
WHO said that RSV is the leading cause of acute lower respiratory infections in children globally.
He said flavours not only make it harder to quit, but have also been linked to serious lung diseases.
The governor said the commitment would be pursued with increased vigour and passion.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has reported a total of 366 deaths from Lassa fever and meningitis in 24 states.
Mr Zabbey said the committee’s formation marked a major step towards making the hospital operational within the proposed timeline.
UNICEF has called for increased access to menstrual hygiene facilities education for adolescent girls.
Mr Adedapo said in Ibadan that the budgetary allocation to the health sector, both at the federal and state levels, was very poor.
