In a bid to drive behavioral change around health practices in rural and urban communities, PZ Cussons Foundation and United Purpose have taken the global hand washing campaign to schools across states in Nigeria.
The programme was part of the activities to mark the 2019 Global Hand washing Day, tagged: ‘Clean Hands for All” celebrated every year on the 15th of October.
The national event saw the brand embark on a
school-sensitization tour to some schools in Lagos, Cross River, Benue, and
Abuja.
Popular Nollywood actors including Juliet
Ibrahim, and Premier Cool’s Campaign Ambassador, Leo DaSilva, were on ground to
educate and encourage the students on the importance of keeping their hands
clean to prevent germs
Speaking at the event, Chairman of the PZ Cussons Foundation,
Professor Eyitayo Lambo reiterated PZ Cussons’ commitment to enhancing health
and hygiene in Nigeria and urged all to make hand washing with soap a habit.
However, The Group
Brand Development and Activation Manager, Personal Care, PZ Cussons, Charity
Ilevbare-Adeniji revealed that “For the past five years, the
organisation has partnered successfully with United Purpose in increasing
awareness and understanding about the importance of hand washing with soap as
an easy, effective, and affordable way to prevent diseases and save lives.
She further explained that the 2019 campaign
has reached about 60,000 children from 210 schools across the country were
engaged, adding that the children across the various schools and communities
were empowered as ‘Hygiene Heroes’.
Global Hand washing Day is a global advocacy day dedicated to
increasing awareness and understanding the importance of hand washing with soap.
