As part of efforts to deepen awareness of oral health care, Pepsodent, a prominent global toothpaste brand, recently embarked on activation in 16 primary schools in Lagos.
The activation exercise, which was held simultaneously in all the schools across four locations, namely Makoko, Yaba, Surulere, and Ikeja, is part of activities lined up to commemorate the 2024 World Oral Health Day.
Some of the schools that were visited in Lagos include Makoko Primary School, Adekunle Anglican Primary School, Aiyetoro African Church Primary School, Blooming Greens Primary School, Myhoung Military Primary School, Hussey Military Primary School, Morocco Military Primary School, Military Primary School, Army Children Primary School, Ann’s Barracks School, Adebola Baptist Primary School, Estate Baptist Primary School, Baptist Primary School, Akin Jacobs Memorial Baptist Primary School; Dansol Primary School and Role Model School.
It was an afternoon of fun as kids from selected schools in Lagos were entertained with music and dance. During the activation exercise, the members of staff of Unilever Nigeria Plc educated the kids on the significance of brushing their teeth twice daily. The message of regular brushing of teeth with toothpaste containing fluoride was echoed to the excitement of the kids. Beyond that, the kids got the opportunity for free dental check-ups as dentists and nurses were on hand to provide dental care and advice.
Making her remarks, Business Lead, Beauty Wellbeing and Personal Care, Unilever Nigeria, Oiza Gyang noted that the commemoration of 2024 World Oral Health Day coincides with Pepsodent’s aspiration to reach 10 million children on oral health in Nigeria by 2025.
