As part of activities to celebrate World Oral Health Day 2025, Pepsodent, has successfully carried out a nationwide school awareness campaign in select schools to promote healthy oral habits among Nigerian children.
World Oral Health Day is celebrated annually every 20th of March to empower people with the knowledge, tools and confidence to secure good oral health, being a key indicator of overall health, well-being and quality of life.
The World Oral Health Day school awareness campaign which took place in Lagos, Abuja, Enugu, Rivers and Oyo, provided opportunity to educate and enlighten thousands of school children on the importance of proper oral hygiene through interactive learning sessions and other engagement activities.
The awareness campaign took place in 52 schools in Lagos State, four schools in Oyo State, five schools in Enugu State, seven schools in Rivers State and five schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.
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At the Lagos school awareness campaign, Unilever Nigeria Plc through Pepsodent brand reinforced its commitment to improving oral health by teaching students the essential habits needed for strong and healthy teeth.
Speaking at the school awareness campaign held simultanouesly at African Church Primary School, Karaole Primary School, Coker Memorial Primary School, and Ayanleye Memorial Primary School, all in Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government, Brand Manager, Pepsodent, Mary Akindola, emphasized the need for communities and parents to adopt early oral health education in preventing long-term dental issues.
Akindola, also stressed the need for kids to reduce sugar intake and undertake regular dental check-ups noting that most oral health problems are preventable if one develops consistent habits of brushing twice daily—morning and night for atleast two minutes.
“We are here today because we believe that good oral hygiene is essential for a healthy future. Unfortunately, many children and young people are at risk of developing oral health issues later in life. Our mission is to spread awareness and equip the next generation with the knowledge and habits they need to maintain excellent oral hygiene,” she said.
