The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of CEOAFRICA, Prince Cletus Ilobanafor  Thursday  stated 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.

Prince Ilobanafor said 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 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.”