In a significant move to strengthen the fight against malaria in Oyo State, the Wife of the Governor, Mrs. Tamunominini Makinde, has been officially decorated as the Net Ambassador in a renewed campaign to end the deadly disease.
Egalitarian Voice reports that the decoration took place at the official flag-off ceremony of the 2025 Insecticide-Treated Net (ITN) Mass Distribution Campaign, held at a packed event centre in Ibadan. The campaign aims to distribute thousands of treated mosquito nets across the state in a proactive effort to protect families, especially vulnerable groups like children and pregnant women.
Addressing the gathering, Mrs. Makinde expressed deep concern over the persistent toll malaria takes on families, particularly on children under five. She described the initiative as “a life-saving mission,” stressing the need for community-wide participation.
“Malaria continues to claim lives unnecessarily. This campaign is not just about distributing nets—it’s about protecting our children and saving our future,” she said.
As the newly-appointed ambassador, the First Lady pledged to use her platform to intensify advocacy, promote public awareness, and support continuous efforts to reduce malaria-related deaths through the use of insecticide-treated nets and other preventive strategies.
Also speaking at the event, the Oyo State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, emphasized the severity of malaria in the state, calling it a major contributor to child mortality and morbidity.
“Malaria remains one of the top killers of children under five in Oyo State. This campaign and the distribution of treated nets are critical steps in reducing the burden,” she stated.
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The event marks a renewed momentum in the state’s long-standing war against malaria, with thousands of nets expected to reach households across all local government areas.
As the campaign rolls out, all eyes are now on Oyo State’s First Lady as she leads a public health drive that could save countless lives in the weeks and months ahead.
