Kwara Government Praises Impact of Hygiene Programme in Schools, Communities
The Kwara State Government has lauded the transformative effects of the Hygiene Quest (HQ) Programme, an initiative targeting improved hygiene practices in schools, communities, and healthcare facilities across the state.
The Hygiene Quest Programme Programme, which emphasizes basic hygiene practices like handwashing, currently impacts 300 schools, 4800 students, 10 local government areas, and 12 healthcare facilities in Kwara. It also includes provisions for persons with disabilities.
Speaking during a stakeholders’ meeting in Ilorin on Wednesday, organized by the Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA) in collaboration with Reckitt, the state government highlighted the program’s significant contributions to behavioural changes, particularly among schoolchildren, pregnant and lactating mothers, and healthcare workers.
Mr. Ndatsu Yisa Joshua, the representative of the Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Hajia Sa’adatu Moddibo Kawu, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting the initiative, while Mrs. Salimot Ahmed of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) highlighted that the program’s introduction has significantly reduced student absenteeism in the schools it currently serves.
Meanwhile, the Director of Programming and Reporting of the foundation, Mr. William Awotunde, represented by the National Programs Manager, Kehinde Akinsola, underscored the importance of handwashing as a simple yet effective method to prevent diseases.
