Campaign Against HIV/AIDS: Isolo NYCN Coordinator,Comrade Sikiru Urges Leaders To Take Right Path To End AIDS.

Emmanuel lkpeama 

The Coordinator of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, Isolo Local Branch, Comrade Sikiru Akibu has called on Political leaders, Government parastatals, Stakeholders and individuals to adopt a right based approach to ending HIV/AIDS in Nigeria.

Comrade Sikiru stated this when he participated in a campaign against HIV/AIDS organized by the Lagos State Ministry of Health, District VI on Thursday, December 12, 2024.

He went further to emphasize the need for policies that support HIV prevention and treatment, while pointing out the detrimental effects of discriminatory laws and practices that stigmatize women, girls, and minorities.

Zico as he is fondly called,commended the Lagos State Ministry of Health, District IV for putting up such an awareness as it will help to reduce the increase rate in HIV /AIDS syndrome.

The Coordinator encouraged the youth to show compassion towards individuals living with HIV while also urging citizens to take steps to protect themselves from the virus.

Investigator news reports that the event featured a health walk from Oshodi/Isolo Local Government to Mafoluku Primary Health Centre, where free HIV;/AIDS testing was provided along with health advice for the community.