The Federal Authorities of Nigeria has made a clarion name for collective motion to maintain the success of the handwashing marketing campaign.
The Minister of Water Sources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumum Utsev, who made the decision on Tuesday described handwashing with cleaning soap as a “do-it-yourself vaccine” for stopping sanitation-related ailments.
Highlighting the upcoming October fifteenth International Handwashing Day, themed, “Why Are Clear Fingers Nonetheless Vital,” the Minister emphasised that correct hand hygiene stays essential for public well being, significantly in stopping outbreaks and combating future pandemics.
He urged Nigerians to embrace handwashing as a every day behavior and integral a part of their well being practices.
According to this, the Ministry, in collaboration with the Nationwide Activity Group on Sanitation (NTGS), launched a sturdy media sensitization marketing campaign to lift consciousness throughout the nation, with actions together with hand washing demonstrations at Garki Previous Market and a nationwide street stroll.
In accordance with him, the initiative aligns with Sustainable Improvement Objective six and is a part of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda to enhance nationwide well being and well-being.
With youngsters as a main goal, Utsev mentioned the marketing campaign goals to instil lifelong habits of hygiene, safeguarding the well being of future generations.
