World Population Day

Action Health Incorporated (AHI) joined the rest of the world to commemorate the World Population Day on July 12, 2009.

The programme which was attended by 209 young people representing various schools such as Mainland Senior High School, Fadeyi, Eletu Odibo Senior High School, Abule – Oja, Ajayi Crowther Senior High School, Bariga, National College, Bariga, Eva Adelaja Girls Senior High School, Bariga, Jibowu Junior High School, Angus Memorial High School, Angus Memorial High School and Saint Luke’s Senior High School all in Lagos centred on gender equality, human rights as they affect young people as well as poverty alleviation.

The major activity of the day was a panel discussion based on the theme “Fight Poverty, Educate Girls”. It was aimed at enlightening young people on the need to educate girls. The panelists bared their minds on the gains of education as they affect the girl-child and how the Millennium Development Goals can be achieved.

Also, a motivational talk titled “You are a Champion” was given to galvanize young people to always believe in themselves no matter the challenges.

The resident doctor, Dr. Fausat Sanni called on girls and women to join the anti- poverty movements to sensitize communities on the benefits of girl-child education stressing that 70% of the world’s absolute poor are women. Other activities at the event included song presentation and riddles and jokes.