The paramount ruler of Okaka-Epie in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, His Royal Highness, Morrison Itelelimo Odede, yesterday promised to carry the message of exclusive breastfeeding further to the society.

Speaking in Yenagoa while playing host to a civil society group known as Scaling up Nutrition in Nigeria, Bayelsa State chapter, the monarch said it is commendable for mothers to breastfeed for six months period, adding that he will communicate to the community woman leader for proper dissemination to other women.

He maintained that exclusive breastfeeding will help the child to grow smart and intelligent. According to him, “It is a good one that I will hand down to my people.

I must hand it down to my woman leader and from there, she will take the message down to the family level. When information comes, we will disseminate so that people can keep abreast of what is going on.

“I’m in love with your association and for what you stand for, you are going on a good mission and nobody can rate you down, the purpose of your journey is self-explanatory.”