The Geneith Health Competition, GHC, has called on Nigerian students to take charge of malaria advocacy as the country joins the world to mark International Youth Day 2026. GHC initiator and CEOAFRICA Managing Director, Prince Cletus Ilobanafor, and Geneith Pharmaceuticals Chairman, Chief Emmanuel Umenwa, said young people must lead grassroots action toward a malaria-free Nigeria, in tune with the 2026 theme “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations.” Ilobanafor noted that despite different backgrounds, Nigerian youths share the same aspirations for good health, quality education and a better future, all of which malaria continues to threaten.
The campaign recorded new support with Ekiti State University, EKSU, Ado-Ekiti and Sahlan College of Health Science and Technology, Jos, confirming participation ahead of the October 30 registration deadline. EKSU Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Babatola Ayodele, endorsed student involvement and urged undergraduates to compete for the prizes, while Sahlan College also pledged commitment to the initiative. Organisers said turnout has grown nationwide, with students being mobilised as Malaria Ambassadors to drive community sensitisation, digital campaigns and sanitation drives.
The competition, organised by CEOAFRICA and sponsored by Geneith Pharmaceuticals with Coatal Forte Softgel as powering brand, offers ₦1 billion in cash, scholarships, training and learning materials across junior secondary, senior secondary and tertiary levels. It kicks off with a virtual preliminary exam, after which the top 50 students per state progress to live public-health quizzes, regional contests and the national finale. Students in all 36 states and the FCT can register at http://www.geneithhealthcompetition.com before October 30.
