Group Commends Students’ Community for Supporting Anti-Malaria Campaign

Esther Oluku

Organizers of the Geneith Health Competition have lauded the Nigerian students’ community for their support of the campaign against malaria. The N1 billion Geneith Health Competition, sponsored by the Chief Executive Officer of Geneith Pharmaceuticals Limited, Mr. Emmanuel Umenwa, and initiated by Founder and CEO Africa, Mr. Cletus Ilobanfor, engaged students from tertiary institutions to participate in the national anti-malaria campaign.

Representatives from the students’ community, including the President of the National Association of University Students, Mr. Josiah Peter Oche; the National President of the National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS), Mr. Oyewumi Ayomide; and the National President of the National Association of Nigerian Colleges of Education Students (NANCES), Mr. Edunjobi Samuel Oluwaseun, unanimously endorsed the project as a timely initiative aimed at encouraging youth participation in society.

In his remarks, Ilobanfor said, “We regard your participation in this initiative as a powerful step toward a malaria-free Nigeria. By rallying together, you have the potential to make an indelible impact on public health, raising awareness and inspiring action among your peers and communities.”

Umenwa expressed appreciation to policymakers, stakeholders, and institutional leaders for recognizing the anti-malaria competition. “Together, we can create a formidable front against this disease. The involvement of students is crucial in this fight, as they represent the vibrant and innovative spirit necessary to enact meaningful change,” he said.

The Geneith Health Competition, powered by Coatal Forte Softgel, an anti-malaria brand designed to combat both acute and uncomplicated malaria caused by the Plasmodium falciparum parasite, aims to equip youth with the knowledge and skills necessary for public health advocacy. Through activities such as workshops, health walks, and community outreach programs, students will learn effective malaria prevention strategies and develop leadership qualities essential for catalyzing long-lasting change in their communities.

As excitement builds around the Geneith Health Competition, students are encouraged to participate as registration is currently ongoing.