Abuja, Nigeria — In a significant stride towards improving youth health in Nigeria, Hon. Rinsola Abiola, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Citizenship and Leadership, joined the Honourable Minister for Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, at the official launch of Yo! Health, a new youth-centered health awareness campaign.

“Yesterday, I joined the Honorable Minister for Youth Development, Comr. Ayodele Olawande, at the launch of Yo! Health, a youth-focused health awareness initiative aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles and equipping young Nigerians with the knowledge and tools to take charge of their health,” Abiola stated.

The Yo! Health initiative is designed to confront the growing health challenges faced by Nigeria’s youth population by focusing on comprehensive well-being. “The initiative addresses growing health concerns among young people by providing access to credible health information, encouraging preventive healthcare, and promoting mental, sexual, and physical well-being,” Abiola explained.

The campaign places a strong emphasis on preventive care and aims to empower young Nigerians with accurate and actionable information on mental, sexual, and physical health, in a bid to foster healthier lifestyles and informed decision-making.

With youth constituting a large portion of Nigeria’s population, initiatives like Yo! Health are considered vital to ensuring the country’s long-term health outcomes and sustainable development.