20 Kwara students inducted as hygiene ambassadors as Wellbeing Foundation launch school clubs

Twenty students from ten schools in Shao, Moro Local Government Area of Kwara State have been officially inducted as Hygiene Quest Ambassadors, under a grassroots initiative aimed at improving hygiene practices among schoolchildren.

The event, held at the NEF Camp Mini Hall in Shao, was part of the Hygiene Quest programme—a collaborative effort between hygiene brand Dettol and the Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA).

The selected students were trained in handwashing techniques and hygiene advocacy, with the aim of empowering them to serve as peer educators and change agents in their respective schools. Each student will lead a newly established Hygiene Quest Club, helping spread vital hygiene education among their peers.

Speaking at the event, the Director of Programming at WBFA, Mr. William Awotunde—represented by the National Programmes Manager, Mr. Kehinde Akinsola—highlighted the long-term vision of the initiative.

“We are not just training students; we are raising leaders who will inspire healthier behaviours in their schools and communities,” Akinsola said. “You are the light bearers of a healthier future. Be proud of that.”

Dr. Lawal Olorungbebe, Kwara State Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, also commended the programme in his opening remarks. Represented by Mrs. Dorcas Adeyemi at the ceremony, he praised WBFA for its consistent advocacy and community outreach.

“The Wellbeing Foundation Africa has shown great dedication to ensuring that hygiene education reaches the grassroots,” Mrs. Adeyemi noted.

“Initiatives like this will not only improve health outcomes but will also instill lifelong habits in our students.”

The Executive Secretary Executive Secretary of Moro Local Government, was also in attendance, alongside Assistant Director of Schools, Mrs. Abiola Mustapha. Both officials expressed their support for the programme and its impact on student well-being.

“These ambassadors represent the hope of cleaner, safer school environments. We believe that empowering children with the right knowledge will create ripple effects in their homes and communities.”

The Hygiene Quest programme is part of a wider national campaign by Dettol and WBFA to embed hygiene education into school curricula and reduce preventable illnesses through behavioural change.

With the induction of the twenty ambassadors, Shao joins other communities across Nigeria in championing better hygiene from the ground up.