Lagos State public primary schools to partake in a de-worming exercise

   At least sixty thousand pupils in Lagos State public primary schools are to partake in a de-worming exercise to assist in the healthy development and welfare of children in the state.

   Flagging off the exercise yesterday at a ceremony organized by the State’ Ministry of Youth and Social Development, wife of the Governor of Lagos State, BolanleAmbode charged parents in the state to encourage hand-washing among their children.

  She urged them to maintain a clean and healthy environment so as to prevent the children from contracting worm infections.

The Governor’s wife said that worm parasites contributes significantly to malnutrition in children by stealing the nutrients they ingest, leading to dangerous health conditions like severe anaemia, stunted growth and low immunity, among others.

    Ambode commended the effort of the state government in this regard, describing it as pivotal to the survival, growth and development of every child, regardless of social background.

  She also reminded teachers of their responsibility towards educating children on healthy habits for good growth and development.

The Commissioner for Youth and Social Development,        Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf assured that the current administration in the state would continue to take proactive measures that would assist healthy development and robust welfare of children in the state.