UNICEF Charges Students to support against cholera 

By Ladi Dapson,Maiduguri 

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Tuesday charged  the students of the University of Maiduguri to join cholera campaign awareness to arrest the menace ahead of the rainy season in the country. 

Addressing the students at the University campus, Joseph Senesie, the UNICEF Chief of Maiduguri field office, stated thisc whilec lauching the usage of U-Report to raise awareness of health emergency cases.

He described cholera as a deadly disease that can be avoided if proper care is taken and charged the students to campaign vigorously stamps out the disease.

Joseph underscored the importance of collaboration with the teeming youths, urging the students to assist the organization and the government in raising alarm where neccesary through the U- Report platform that can be assessed using their mobile devices.

“We are appealing to you to  support and help us tackle the cholera menace in the society,  because every local government  and community  is represented in the institution.  We need your support to creates awareness  with your network.

“Aside from maintaining personal hygiene which is crucial, we all have a role, which is assisting the government and the society. How can we do this? By simply raising  alarm through U-Report, which allows you to reach out and communicate health trends around you and it will get to us” he said.

He called on the students to maintain personal hygiene while taking their academic seriously 

On her part, the Program Cordinator of the Borno State Environmental Protection Agency, Hamza Aisha also admonished the students to prioritize their health and assist authorities in managing cases of cholera in the state

“I am sure that all the 36 states in Nigeria are represented in this hall. Therefore, we are believing that what you have learnt today will not just be useful to you while you are here. In your respective states, make use of it and teach others too” she said

One of the students, Ibrahim Ali described the  campaign as an eye opener and a platform that has enriched the student community with knowledge on cholera 

He said “I have learnt alot today, and this knowledge will stay with me forever. While the program was going on.  I have downloaded the U-Report app and I will be committed to using it where neccesary. This is an eye opener for me” 

“Ensure you key into personal hygiene initiatives. Avoid littering and dumping of refuse any where. Stay safe and stay healthy” she said.