The National Child Health Policy (NCHP) provides direction for the growth and development of every child in Nigeria in line with global and national goals and targets. Children are defined by the Child Rights Act 2003 as persons aged 0-18 years and contribute about 51% of the Nigerian population (CRA 2003). This policy addresses priority child health issues to ensure the adoption and implementation of relevant interventions for the attainment of optimal health for the. It seeks to ensure that the “Health” in all policies are achieved in line with the commitment towards the Universal Health Coverage.