Education Minister Dr Tunji Alausa has provided guidance to students on achieving well-rounded learning, emphasizing the importance of adopting healthy habits, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring adequate nourishment.
The Minister offered guidance on Wednesday in Abuja during a speech at the first session of the Kid’s Dialogue Series, hosted by the Federal Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) and the Centre for Well-being and Integrated Nutritious Solutions (C-WINS).
The gathering centers around the topic: "Empowering Youth Perspectives to Influence Health, Education, and Wellness in Nigeria."
As the interactive meeting with students from different schools within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) continued, the Minister emphasized that excellent health, effective learning, and academic performance are closely linked.
If you lack good health, then you essentially lack a meaningful life. You represent the future of our country, and we must begin with ensuring your well-being. The key to maintaining your health lies primarily with yourself.
He warned them about the significance of immunization, calling it among the most successful methods for avoiding severe and deadly illnesses.
"you ought to consult your parents and educators: am i current with my vaccinations?" alausa stated.
He praised educators and guardians for their contributions in raising kids and enabling them to achieve their capabilities.
The Executive Director of the NPHCDA, Dr. Muyi Aina, emphasized that students have the potential to serve as "health advocates" by encouraging positive health practices within their groups and local areas.
"During your learning process, it's crucial to also adopt healthy habits, receive necessary immunizations, keep up with proper cleanliness, and consume balanced meals," he stated. He mentioned that the topic of the conversation emphasized the significance of involving youth at an early stage in conversations about health and wellness.
"We must identify them at an early age and guide them toward a life of wellness. To grow into healthy, effective adults, you require both learning and proper well-being," he stated.
Aina encouraged pupils and educators to openly exchange thoughts, recommendations, and inquiries throughout the discussion, noting that these interactions could contribute to building a better tomorrow for Nigerian youth.
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