It was a colorful morning in Amuwo-Odofin when members of the National Youth Service took to the streets in commemoration of the 2023 World Oral Health Day.
In collaboration with Colgate known as the global leading oral care brand, the corp members took to the streets to sensitize the public on the importance of good oral hygiene.
This event which took place on Thursday 23rd March 2023 in the community also happened simultaneously across 15 regions in Nigeria.
As part of this event, the brand offered free dental checkups and its products as part of its community outreach.
The exercise covered different local governments across several states such as Lagos, Ibadan, Ondo, Ogun, Osun, Port Harcourt, Owerri, Enugu, Calabar, Jos, Sokoto, Benin, Kano, and Kaduna.
The Lagos walk had in attendance top delegates from the National Youth Service Corps led by the State Coordinator- Yetunde Baderinwa, representatives from the African Dental Students Association (AFRODSA), and a few officials from the hosting Local Government- Amuwo Odofin LCDA, FESTAC. They all took an active part in the community outreach exercise while offering free toothpaste samples to encourage and facilitate regular brushing habits.
Globally, World Oral Health Day is observed annually on 20 March and is dedicated to raising global awareness of the issues surrounding oral health and the importance of maintaining standard oral hygiene practices.
Also speaking during the exercise Yetunde Baderinwa, Lagos State Coordinator, National Youth Service Corps stated:
“It is always a delight partnering with visionary corporate organizations especially those with a staunch commitment to improve and enhance surrounding communities and the society at large.
“Colgate and the NYSC happen to share the same vision on community development service, especially with the oral health sensitization exercise and free dental check initiative being organized to commemorate World Oral Day. We must commend the brand for this great initiative”, she concluded.
Colgate World Oral Health Day exercise was a huge success across the cities as it helped to educate and promote sustainable oral hygiene culture across Nigeria.