By Hassan Zaggi
The Director General, National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), Dr. Gambo Aliyu, has advised young Nigerians to know their HIV status and avoid risky behaviours, especially, in this season of love.
He gave the advice in a Valentine message in Abuja, Friday.
The NACA Director General noted that “New HIV infection is currently highest among young people aged 15-24 years.
“It is important to reduce this worrying trend among Nigerian youths by encouraging faithful relationships for those who cannot abstain from sex to practice safer sex.”
While stressing that this period is particularly noted for young people expressing their love for one another, Dr. Aliyu, therefore urged Nigerians, especially, the youths, to express love within the context of caring deeply for their loved ones and avoid behavior that will make them vulnerable to HIV/AIDS .
“As we express love on this day, remember to Love Wisely. As members of the wider society, your health and productivity is vital to the future of our country.
“So, I urge you to avoid risky behaviors as we commemorate Valentine’s Day. Love Wisely, Share Love not HIV. Get a HIV test today,” Dr. Aliyu said.
