NSUK Partners USAID-Apt Global to Distribute Anti-Malaria Materials to Students

Nasarawa State University has partnered with Apt Global NGO under the PMI Evolve Project of USAID Nigeria to distribute anti-malaria materials to students as part of efforts to curb the spread of malaria during the rainy season.

The intervention, coordinated through the university’s Centre for Malaria Research, involved the donation and distribution of essential anti-malaria items to students living on campus and in surrounding communities.

University officials said the initiative was designed to address the growing risk of malaria infections associated with increased mosquito breeding during the rainy season while also supporting students’ health and academic productivity.

Receiving the items on behalf of the university, the Dean of Student Affairs, Yahaya Mohammed, described malaria as both a health and economic challenge capable of affecting students’ wellbeing and academic performance.

He noted that the disease continues to reduce productivity and contribute to avoidable health complications, stressing that the donation came at a critical time.

Professor Mohammed officially handed over the items, including 24 packs of Raid mosquito insecticides, to the Students’ Representative Council for immediate distribution to students residing on campus as well as neighbouring secondary boarding schools.

Earlier, the Director of the Centre for Malaria Research, John Tongjura, explained that the outreach formed part of a broader collaboration between the university and USAID Nigeria aimed at promoting public health and wellbeing within the university community.

Also speaking, the Head of the Department of Zoology, Hassan Suleiman Chutar, emphasised the importance of preventive healthcare measures in combating malaria.

According to him, the distribution of insecticides represents a proactive strategy to reduce exposure to mosquitoes and limit the spread of the disease.

The Chairman of the Students’ Representative Council, Amos Gideon, alongside members of his executive team, expressed appreciation to the university management, Apt Global NGO, and USAID Nigeria for the intervention.

He assured stakeholders that the council would ensure proper distribution of the materials to maximise the impact of the initiative among students.

University officials noted that the outreach reflects the institution’s commitment to student welfare, community health, and strategic partnerships capable of improving living and learning conditions within the university environment.

Through collaborations with international development organisations and health-focused NGOs, Nasarawa State University said it remains committed to strengthening public health awareness and preventive healthcare initiatives across its campuses and host communities.