The Nationwide Company for AIDS Management has urged Nigerians to guard themselves and put their security and well-being first whereas expressing their affection this Valentine's Day.
The company mentioned this in a press release signed by the Head of Public Relations and Protocol Division, Toyin Aderibigbe, forward of Valentine's Day.
Valentine's Day is widely known yearly on February 14 to share love and presents
The Director Common of NACA, Dr. Gambo Aliyu mentioned: “As folks rejoice love on Valentine's Day, we would like everybody to get pleasure from it whereas prioritizing their well-being.
“NACA encourages people to take a complete strategy to like that features open communication, mutual respect and accountable selections.”
Aliyu additionally urged most of the people to incorporate safety in intimate moments, bear common HIV testing and interact in conversations about sexual well being with their companions.
He mentioned these measures not solely contribute to private well being, but additionally to the broader aim of constructing safer and more healthy communities.
“Love is a robust pressure, and by embracing accountable practices, we are able to guarantee it enriches our lives with out compromising our well being. NACA is dedicated to offering sources, data and assist to empower people to make knowledgeable selections,” he famous.
The company reaffirmed its dedication to selling a wholesome and accountable celebration of affection.
“In gentle of the continuing international well being scenario, NACA encourages the general public to prioritize their security and well-being whereas expressing affection on Valentine's Day,” the assertion mentioned.
NACA said that it’ll conduct in depth consciousness campaigns on Valentine's Day to teach the general public on the significance of each abstinence and secure intercourse practices.
“The company is dedicated to creating an atmosphere the place love is widely known responsibly and fostering a group that’s each supportive and health-conscious,” it added.
