The Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) Lagos, Engr Ibrahim Adigun, has led a team of state executives and delegates from 57 local branches in a compelling youth engagement session.
The event, organized by the Lagos State Primary Healthcare Board, focuses on the ongoing Supplemental Immunization Activities (SIAs).
Held in Alausa, Ikeja, the session aimed to elevate awareness about the critical immunization campaign addressing vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles, yellow fever, and cervical cancer caused by the Human Papillomavirus (HPV).
The event featured enlightening discussions from experts at the Lagos State Public Health Board, UNICEF, and other pivotal partners.
Engineer Ibrahim Adigun praised the organizers for their strategic inclusion of youth in the campaign, stating, “I commended the organizers for incorporating youth engagement into their strategy for driving the campaign.”
He further emphasized the alignment of the program’s goals with the council’s mission to promote a healthy and prolonged life for its members.
“The objectives of the program, including the ongoing immunization efforts, align closely with our goal of ensuring a long, healthy life for our members,” he remarked.
Adigun assured the audience of the council’s commitment to spreading this vital message throughout the grassroots, promising, “We would carry this important message deep into the grassroots for the desired impact.”
This engagement session marks a pivotal moment in empowering youth leaders to become proactive advocates in the fight against preventable diseases, thereby securing a healthier future for the communities they represent.
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