GICD Sponsors Jos Students for National Malaria Campaign

The Guardian Initiative for Community Development (GICD), a child-focused NGO based in Jos, endorsed the Geneith Health Competition (GHC) and sponsored secondary school students to participate in a nationwide malaria campaign. A GICD representative stated that this sponsorship aligns with their mission to advance education and strengthen child protection in underserved communities in Plateau State.

The initiative aims to bridge classroom learning with practical community engagement, transforming students into health advocates for malaria prevention. Amos Sunday, the GHC activator, praised GICD for removing financial barriers to student participation.

He emphasized that GICD's actions exemplify how child-focused organizations can create practical opportunities for youth. Prince Cletus Ilobanafor, Managing Director and CEO of CEOAFRICA and initiator of the GHC, noted that GICD's intervention integrates youth empowerment with national disease-control efforts, highlighting the importance of sustained public participation in combating malaria.