The Nigerian Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF) has successfully trained one million young Nigerians as healthcare advocates through its “Ignite Campaign” initiative, which aims to mobilize youths to promote health and wellness.
According to Dr. Fejiro Nwoko, Managing Director/CEO of NSSF, the 2024 campaign initially targeted training 3,000 youths as healthcare advocates, marking the beginning of NSSF’s ambitious goal to empower one million youths by 2029.
This milestone has been achieved ahead of schedule, with the NSSF surpassing its initial target and reaching one million trained youths.
She explained that the “Ignite Campaign’ represents a pivotal step in its strategy to create a healthier Nigeria.
Nwoko stated, “By engaging and training 3,000 young Nigerians, we are addressing the immediate needs for healthcare advocacy and setting the stage for long-term change.
“Our goal is to empower the youth, fortify healthcare systems, and ensure every Nigerian has access to quality healthcare.”
“NSSF’s experience in protecting the most vulnerable during the COVID-19 pandemic has illuminated the significant gaps in Nigeria’s public healthcare systems.
“We believe Nigerians deserve better and decided to give young Nigerians a platform to participate in creating the Nigerian healthcare system of our dreams through advocacy.”
Dr. Fejiro Nwoko explained that building on the success of previous “Wenaija” campaigns, the NSSF has evolved the initiative into a community platform where young health advocates can connect, mentor, and learn from each other.
This transformation aims to bridge the gap between awareness and action, enabling Nigerian youths to drive meaningful changes in the country’s health sector governance through peer-to-peer support and collective advocacy.
“We, therefore, implore young Nigerians to join this community through the Ignite Campaign,” Nwoko appealed.
Dr. Fejiro Nwoko mentioned that the campaign, launched on July 15, is a six-month initiative that will utilize digital platforms to engage and enroll participants into the “WeNaija” Community, fostering a vibrant online space for young health advocates to connect and drive change.
“These include workshops, healthcare sector reality checks and weekly challenges.
“These activities aim to combat youth apathy toward healthcare issues and address existing challenges within the healthcare sector.
“By equipping young advocates with essential tools and knowledge, NSSF seeks to bridge the gap between awareness and action,” Nwoko noted.
Dr. Fejiro Nwoko emphasized that the Nigerian Solidarity Support Fund’s (NSSF) new strategic direction prioritizes building a network of empowered young advocates who can create lasting impact in their communities.
She highlighted that the “Ignite Campaign” goes beyond training, aiming to spark a movement of passionate young Nigerians dedicated to enhancing healthcare access and outcomes.
Interested youths are encouraged to join the movement by visiting the NSSF website (www.nssf.ng) or connecting with NSSF on social media platforms.
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