As President and Founder of the Wellbeing Foundation Africa, I had the distinct pleasure of facilitating an on-the-ground visit for our global partners from Reckitt to Model Primary School in Maitama, Abuja, to assess our collaborative frontline impact and commitment to fostering health and hygiene among students through the WBFA-Nigeria Hygiene Quest programme.

Our Phase 2 implementation is already demonstrating significant results, which recently began in February of this year and will continue until January 2026, having thus far reached over 45,000 students, 13,000 mothers, and 12,000 community members in a few short months. This early success is a testament to the power of partnership and our shared vision for a healthier and more hygienic future for all.

During our visit, we were greeted by Head Teacher, Ms Hajiya Mario Hassan, who expressed her deep gratitude for the programme’s selection of their school, as the contributions made, including the renovation of the #WASH Station and the establishment of the Hygiene Quest Wash Club, are making significant impact, as students showcased their knowledge of proper hand hygiene practices through engaging activities facilitated by WBFA’s Nurse Educator, Mrs Jennifer Ighalo.

Mr Kris Licht, Global CEO of Reckitt, commended the students for their enthusiastic participation and emphasised the importance of consistent use of handwashing stations, as I reflected on the recently commemorated Children’s Day, sharing the importance of handwashing with our younger generation, empowering them to be champions of change, reaffirming our commitment and efforts towards achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and Clean Naija, with a joint goal to reach 6 million children in Nigeria by 2025.

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