Mrs Aisha Buhari advocates breastfeeding centres at work places.

Nigeria’s first lady, Aisha Buhari, has called on employers in Nigeria to create an enabling environment for mothers to breastfeed the babies at work.
Speaking at the commemoration of 2015 World Breastfeeding Week themed:
“Breastfeeding and work: Let’s make it work”,Ms. Buhari urged all mothers to remain committed to feeding the babies properly to help reduce malnutrition in the country.

Ms. Buhari, who was represented by the wife of the Kebbi state governor, Zainab Bagudu, said breastfeeding is key to reducing malnutrition.
The permanent secretary of the Ministry of Health, Linus Awute, represented by the Director of Public Health, Bridget Okeguale, said it was important that all Nigerian mothers be encouraged to breastfeed, even at work.

Also launched was the maternal Monday website, maternalmonday.org , which aims to create improved health seeking behaviour for all women and children
Ms. Okeguale said, “God has provided breast milk for womanhood to provide for her offspring. Please breastfeed your child exclusively for the first six months.”

She said there is no shame in breastfeeding, adding that breastfeeding  messages must get to the rural areas.
An international lactation consultant, Clarissa Georgestone, said if a breastfed child is sick, he or she is likely to recover faster than a non-breastfed child.

Ms. Georgestone said while breastfeeding is beneficial to babies, it is also important for mothers to breastfeed as it is safe, easy and quick and can be given anywhere.
It helps to reduce the risk of some cancers and bone disease while reducing bleeding after delivery, she said.

Breastfeeding also helps with mother and child bonding.