The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of CEOAFRICA, Prince Cletus Ilobanafor, Wednesday alerted that malaria remains one of the most preventable yet deadly diseases in Africa.
Prince Ilobanafor raised the alarm while speaking at the launch of the Geneith Health Competition (GHC) at the Federal School of Statistics (FSS), Ibadan, held at the institution’s conference room.
According to Prince Ilobanafor, there is the need to eradicate Malaria in the society, adding that eradicating it requires collective action beyond government intervention.
” Malaria kills silently, yet it is one of the easiest diseases to prevent if we all play our part. We cannot continue to wait for the government alone”, he said.
Prince Ilobanafor added, ” Every Nigerian has a role to play from keeping our surroundings clean, to sleeping under treated mosquito nets, and ensuring that drainages are not blocked.”
Commending the school’s management for embracing the movement and demonstrating leadership in health advocacy, he stressed “This is more than a competition; it is a call to action, it is a movement”.
“The Geneith Health Initiative is about saving lives, building leaders, and transforming mindsets. It will not only make students ambassadors of health but also equip them with practical skills in hygiene, advocacy, and community leadership.”
Prince Ilobanafor stressed that the project, organized by CEOAFRICA in partnership with Geneith Pharmaceuticals Limited, is the first of its kind in Africa, adding that the initiative not only promotes malaria awareness but also empowers students as change agents and Malaria Ambassadors in their schools and communities.
Commending the school’s management for embracing the movement and demonstrating leadership in health advocacy, Prince Ilobanafor said, “This is more than a competition; it is a call to action, it is a movement”.
“The Geneith Health Initiative is about saving lives, building leaders, and transforming mindsets. It will not only make students ambassadors of health but also equip them with practical skills in hygiene, advocacy, and community leadership.”
Tasking students to take ownership of their environments through weekly sanitation and continuous awareness creation within their communities, Prince Ilobanafor said “When we clear our gutters, cover water containers, and dispose of waste properly, we are not just cleaning our environment, we are saving lives.The power to end malaria lies in our collective hands.”
Rector of the Federal School of Statistics, Mrs. Olugu Mercy Uche while speaking expressed appreciation to the organizers for selecting the institution as part of the national movement.
