…Set to promote hygiene practices among secondary, tertiary students
The Cooperative Support Services (CoopSupport) and the Cooperative Rating & Award Society of Nigeria (CRASoN) invite donations for the Cooperative National Hygiene Initiative.
Nigerian NewsDirect gathered that the initiative, which is a health-focused CSR project for the Cooperative sector, aims to sensitise students on hygienic practices in three key areas of Oral, Body, and Menstrual Hygiene Management.
The Project Coordinator, Victor Oyegoke, made the disclosure in a statement issued to journalists in Lagos to intimate the general public, cooperatives and individual cooperators and get their support and solidarity.
According to Oyegoke, who doubles as the Principal Consultant & CEO for CoopSupport & CRASoN, the project was initiated to “reach out to students, the less-privileged and vulnerable in the society by helping to promote and create awareness about good health and well-being through maintaining healthy living via oral hygiene, body hygiene for everyone including menstrual hygiene management for girls and women.
“We have chosen the three key oral, body & menstrual hygiene areas, in tandem with the global cooperative principles of concern for communities and the ethical values of caring for others, in order to further attain our nation’s goal, and contribute to achieving the sustainable development goals on hygiene, good health, and well being.”
He said, “We officially write to seek your support and solidarity towards the success of the National CSR Project. Also, to passionately appeal for a donation from you and your society towards its achievement by reaching out to over 10 million people in Nigeria within the next decade.
“The Primary Targeted Beneficiaries for the CSR Initiative are Students in Secondary and Tertiary Institutions across Nigeria and on the secondary level reach out to other identified vulnerable groups for which emphasis on hygiene is paramount.
“The Coop National Hygiene Initiative with its ambitious plan intends to reach out to over 10million individuals within the next decade, and it will be implemented on a quarterly basis every year starting from this year 2022.
“A dedicated Bank Account for the National CSR Project will be provided – Find below the account: Account No:- 5600778873; Banker:- Fidelity Bank Plc; Account Name:- Coop National Hygiene Initiative.
“Solicited Funds shall be paid into the above Account. We shall give detailed reports on the funds raised and the utilization as well as distribution of relevant items across the country in accordance with the objective of the CSR Initiative every quarter after each outreach program for proper transparency & accountability.”
On the action plan for the health project, the Coordinator said the organisers will begin a Social Media Campaign and reach out to stakeholders particularly in the cooperative community for support and solidarity towards the project’s success from January – March 2022.
“By March Ending, Implementation of the First Quarter 2022 Outreach Programme to all identified Target Beneficiaries; April 2022 – The CSR Project Evaluation & Reviews to know what worked well and what didn’t, in order to re-strategize on the plans for the future Outreaches.
“Consistency, Determination and Focus to achieve the 2022 National CSR Project Quarterly Outreaches designed to hold in March, June, September, and December of each year respectively across the Nation,” he added.
Oyegoke also stated that, “Cooperative Societies donating to this cause may refer to such donations as part of the societies’ CSR involvements in their respective Annual Reports & Accounts.
“For the avoidance of doubt, participation is voluntary and donations are expected from Cooperative Societies, individual cooperators, and the general public. Each Donation will be highly appreciated.
“Kindly note that no amount is too small to be part of this noble cause as we reach out to you on a quarterly basis for financial assistance towards achieving the set targets each year,” he added.