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By Ijeoma Thomas-Odia
15 August 2024 | 2:05 am
The Nigerian Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF) has introduced the “Ignite Campaign” to empower one million youths for healthcare advocacy by 2029. According to the MD/CEO, Dr Fejiro Nwoko, “the ‘Ignite Campaign’ represents a pivotal step in our strategy to create a healthier Nigeria. By engaging and training 3,000 young Nigerians, we are addressing the immediate…
The Nigerian Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF) has introduced the “Ignite Campaign” to empower one million youths for healthcare advocacy by 2029. According to the MD/CEO, Dr Fejiro Nwoko, “the ‘Ignite Campaign’ represents a pivotal step in our strategy to create a healthier Nigeria. By engaging and training 3,000 young Nigerians, we are addressing the immediate need for healthcare advocacy and setting the stage for long-term change. Our goal is to empower the youth, fortify healthcare systems, and ensure every Nigerian has access to quality healthcare.
“NSSF’s experience in protecting the most vulnerable during the COVID-19 pandemic has illuminated the significant gaps in Nigeria’s public healthcare systems. We believe Nigerians deserve better. We have decided to give young Nigerians a platform to participate in creating the Nigerian healthcare system of our dreams through advocacy.”
The campaign, which commenced on July 15, 2024, would run for six months.
The fund’s new strategic direction underscores its commitment to fostering a network of empowered young advocates, who can drive meaningful change in their communities.
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