NGO distributes treated nets to mark malaria day in Abuja
By Jacinta Nwachukwu
The Skilled Women Initiative (TSWINI), an NGO, has distributed treated mosquito nets to 50 families in the Guzape community, Federal Capital Territory, in commemoration of the 2025 World Malaria Day.
Speaking during the outreach on Friday in Abuja, TSWINI Programme Officer, Angela Okafor, said the initiative aimed to educate the community on mental health and general wellness.
Okafor noted that the focus was primarily on women, recognising them as the backbone of the family, caring for children, husbands, and neighbours and emphasised the importance of keeping women healthy and empowered.
She explained that the organisation was committed to raising awareness, promoting health education and mental wellness, and empowering women through support services.
“We create awareness and also strategies.
“A couple of times I have been here and noticed the environment is not conducive, dirty waterlogged areas.
“I felt the need to come and organise these programmes.
“I believe the women will benefit most because they hold the family together, their children, husbands, and neighbours.”
She further called for more support from both the government and private sector.
“We expect the government to support us in any way they can, resources and finances to help us reach more people, especially in rural communities,” she added.
In appreciation, two beneficiaries, Mrs Patience John and Mrs Doris James, thanked the organisation for its gesture and informative sessions on malaria prevention.
“I can now sleep under this mosquito net. It will prevent mosquitoes from entering my bed and home. May God bless and replenish them,” they said. (NAN)
Edited by Abiemwense Moru
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