The activities were organised to encourage Nigerians to understand that cleanliness and hygiene are important health considerations everyone should imbibe in order to maintain a healthier nation.
Speaking at the symposium, Commissioner for Health, Lagos State, Dr Jide Idris, who was represented by a Director in the Directorate of Disease Control, Dr. Agbolagoriite Olurotimi, commended the hypo brand for partnering with the Lagos Ministry of Health to sustain the enlightenment campaign and activities towards a more hygienic and cleaner environment in Lagos State and beyond.
“Hypo brand has made its mark by focusing on a need which has existed since the beginning of time. Even the bible says cleanliness is next to godliness. This we believe is a philosophy worth embracing by all and sundry, especially the teaming population of women who are mostly saddled with the responsibility of keeping our environment and household clean,” said Commissioner for the Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Barrister Oluwatoyin Odusanya.
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