GHC attracts more schools as malaria advocacy contest expands
Geneith Health Competition (GHC) has continued to gain attraction nationwide as three prominent secondary schools joined the campaign against malaria while declaring their readiness to compete for honours in the school-based health advocacy contest with prizes valued at over N1 billion.
The latest entrants, Dennis Memorial Grammar School (DMGS), Onitsha; St. Patrick’s College, Asaba; and Muwanshat International Academy, Jalingo bring fresh momentum to the initiative, which seeks to promote malaria prevention and health education among young Nigerians through academic competition.The organisers said the schools enrolled after sensitisation visits by GHC activators across different regions of the country, reflecting growing interest in the programme among educational institutions.
In Taraba State, the regional health activator, Abduljalilu Sani Garba, visited Muwanshat International Academy in Jalingo, where he commended the school’s enthusiasm for the initiative.
According to him, the students demonstrated a strong commitment to the programme, adding that the competition is inspiring young Nigerians to become advocates for healthier communities.
Similarly, the South-East regional health activator, Mrs. Chinyere Chidimma Olisa, visited DMGS, Onitsha, where she praised the institution’s academic tradition and students’ enthusiasm.
She expressed confidence that the school would be among the leading contenders as the competition advances to the national finals.
Welcoming the initiative, the Principal of DMGS, Revd. Dr. Chiemezie Ogidi, described the competition as a timely intervention that combines education with public health advocacy.
He noted that malaria continues to disrupt learning for many Nigerian students and said the programme offers an opportunity to equip learners with knowledge while encouraging them to become advocates against the disease.
“Malaria remains one of the greatest threats to the future of our young people. Initiatives like this equip students with the knowledge they need to protect themselves while preparing them to contribute meaningfully to society,” he said.
He said the competition was conceived to address the impact of malaria on the education and future of Nigerian children while nurturing a new generation of health advocates.
“The GHC has become much more than a quiz competition. It is a national movement committed to raising a generation of health ambassadors who understand that preventing malaria begins with knowledge, discipline and community action,” he said.
Also speaking, Chairman of Geneith Pharmaceuticals Limited, Chief Emmanuel Umenwa, urged young Nigerians to play active roles in promoting healthier communities, describing malaria as one of Nigeria’s biggest public health challenges.
The competition, organised by CEOAFRICA, sponsored by Geneith Pharmaceuticals Limited and powered by Coatal Forte Softgel, is open to junior and senior secondary schools as well as tertiary institutions across the country.
It will culminate in a national finale on October 30, 2026, with participants competing for prizes worth over N1 billion.
He said the competition was conceived to address the impact of malaria on the education and future of Nigerian children while nurturing a new generation of health advocates.
“The GHC has become much more than a quiz competition. It is a national movement committed to raising a generation of health ambassadors who understand that preventing malaria begins with knowledge, discipline and community action,” he said.
Also speaking, Chairman of Geneith Pharmaceuticals Limited, Chief Emmanuel Umenwa, urged young Nigerians to play active roles in promoting healthier communities, describing malaria as one of Nigeria’s biggest public health challenges.
The competition, organised by CEOAFRICA, sponsored by Geneith Pharmaceuticals Limited and powered by Coatal Forte Softgel, is open to junior and senior secondary schools as well as tertiary institutions across the country.
It will culminate in a national finale on October 30, 2026, with participants competing for prizes worth over N1 billion.
