Youths hold campaign against HIV

To commemorate International Youth Day, the Nigerian Business Coalition Against AIDS has launched the pilot phase of its annual campaign tagged, ‘We Can Be the Generation That Ends HIV’.

The campaign, the group said, was inspired by the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention.

In a statement, the group said the initiative aims to mobilise young Nigerians to take charge in the fight against HIV/AIDS, highlighting the crucial role youths play in shaping their own narrative.

Supported by Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria and its Joint Venture partners, the campaign kicked off with engaging media discussions.

Participants tackled the pressing issue of HIV/AIDS among young people, stressing the urgent need for youth-led action.

The campaign culminated in an awareness walk from the University of Lagos to Onike Iwaya Roundabout, with a parallel event in Abuja, starting at the Federal Medical Centre Jabi, passing through the Baze University Community, and returning to the main gate of Baze University.

“Participants carried banners and placards, distributed over 5,000 educational materials, including brochures and condoms, and engaged with local residents to raise awareness about HIV prevention and care,” the statement read.

Communications Officer of NiBUCAA, Chiamaka Madueke,  urged youth involvement, stating, “Young people represent one of the most vulnerable populations regarding HIV due to the rising prevalence of unprotected sex, sharing sharp objects, and a lack of comprehensive information about the virus.”

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