By Faridat Salifu
BASF West Africa has donated 800 insecticide-treated bed nets to students of Government Technical College in Hadeja, Jigawa State and picked old ones for recycling.
This gesture aims to provide a protective barrier for the students and contribute to a healthier community.
During the ceremony held on Thursday at the school premises, the Country Representative of BASF West Africa, Jean-Marc Ricca, presented the treated bed nets to the school authorities and also b delivered an enlightening lecture on the transformation of waste into valuable resources.
Ricca praised the dedication of the Jigawa State government in addressing the malaria crisis and emphasized the importance of collective efforts in eradicating this deadly disease.
Responding to the gesture, the Director of Nature Conservation at the State Ministry of Environment, Mr Ibrahim Lawan, praised the manufacturer’s efforts to pick the old nets for recycling for been non-biodegradable.
Lawan, who speaks on behalf of the Commissioner for Environment, Dr Nura Ibrahim, said the state government is also working with NGOs and other partners to recycle non-biodegradable products for a cleaner environment.
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The initiative includes a unique ‘End of Life’ component, where old nets will be retrieved from students for recycling, promoting a cleaner environment and sustainable practices.
This technique was authorized by the State Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Health, represents a comprehensive approach to malaria control and environmental sustainability.
In his contribution during the ceremony, the Director of Pharmaceutical Services at the Ministry of Health, Rabiu Yakubu, noted the gesture will help safeguard the students from malaria.
Yakubu, who speaks on behalf of the state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Mohammad Kainuwa, urged beneficiaries to sleep under the nets in order to achieve the intended outcome.
In response to the donation, students expressed gratitude for the support received, emphasizing the importance of utilizing the bed nets to protect themselves from malaria.
Pharm. Rabiu Yakubu, Director of Pharmaceutical Services at the Ministry of Health, also urged the firm to assist the state in its malaria fight. Yakubu stated that the gesture will help safeguard the students from malaria.
The director, speaking on behalf of the state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Mohammad Kainuwa, urged beneficiaries to sleep under the nets in order to achieve the intended outcome.
The donation of insecticide-treated bed nets stands as a symbol of hope and resilience in the face of adversity, underscoring the power of partnerships in creating a healthier and safer future for all.
