The Nigerian Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF) has launched the “Ignite Campaign”, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at training and mobilizing one million young Nigerians as healthcare advocates by 2029. The six-month campaign, which kicked off on July 15, began with the training of 3,000 youths, marking the starting point of NSSF’s ambitious journey to empower young people in healthcare advocacy.
According to Dr. Fejiro Nwoko, Managing Director/CEO of NSSF, “The Ignite Campaign represents a crucial step in our strategy to create a healthier Nigeria. By engaging and training 3,000 young Nigerians, we are addressing the immediate need for healthcare advocacy and setting the stage for long-term change.”
Nwoko emphasized that NSSF’s experience during the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted significant gaps in Nigeria’s public healthcare systems, and the fund is committed to empowering young people to create positive change. “We believe Nigerians deserve better, and NSSF is providing a platform for young Nigerians to participate in shaping the country’s healthcare system through advocacy.”
The Ignite Campaign builds on the success of previous Wenaija events, which have been transformed into a community for young health advocates to receive peer mentorship and bridge the gap between awareness and action. NSSF’s new strategy equips young advocates to drive change in their communities, aiming to spark a movement of young Nigerians dedicated to improving healthcare access and outcomes.
