In commemoration of the 2025 Global Handwashing Day, Egbeda Local Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), joined millions of participants worldwide to promote the life-saving habit of handwashing with soap.
The event, themed “Be a Handwashing Hero,” was officially flagged off by the Executive Chairman of Egbeda Local Government, Hon. Sanda Sikiru, represented by the Vice Chairman, Hon. Oladebo Simple. Speaking at the campaign’s launch, he emphasized that regular handwashing remains one of the simplest and most effective ways to prevent infections and protect lives.
He described the annual observance as a reminder that hygiene begins with individual responsibility and community awareness.
The Director of Environmental Health Services, Sanitarian Baale Victoria Adekunbi, led a practical handwashing demonstration, educating participants on proper techniques and the importance of maintaining clean hands to curb the spread of communicable diseases.
Joining the campaign as an ambassador, Mrs. Ajao Nafisat Temitope took the awareness drive to Gbagi Market, where she sensitized traders on the health benefits of regular handwashing and its role in safeguarding families and communities.
The sensitization team, which moved across Efun, Gbagi International Market, and Akingbade areas of Egbeda, included prominent figures such as the Leader of Egbeda Legislative Arm, Hon. Olakanmi Olusola; Hon. Rafiu Ibrahim; Hon. Sarafadeen Salaudeen; Hon. Jimoh Arowolo; the Supervisor for Health, Hon. Ayaniyi; Ajorosun LCDA Youth Leader, Alhaji Ganiyu Babatunde; Director of Education, Mrs. Bosede Ilugbaro; and Director of Budget, Mr. Abiola Adebayo, among others.
Market women, teachers, and community members also actively participated in the exercise, reinforcing the message that “the best cure begins with prevention.”
As the world continues to advocate better hygiene practices, Egbeda Local Government urged residents to remain handwashing heroes by keeping their hands clean every day.
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