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In a sweeping public health offensive, the Kebbi State Government has announced plans to distribute over 3.1 million insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) to households across the state, targeting a decisive blow against malaria.
The State Commissioner for Health, Alhaji Yakubu Samaila Augie, made the disclosure during a media briefing in Birnin Kebbi, outlining the government’s renewed push to safeguard citizens from one of Nigeria’s deadliest but preventable diseases.
Represented by the Director of Public Health, Usman Magaji, the commissioner stressed that the large-scale intervention underscores Kebbi’s unwavering commitment to eliminating malaria.
He described the treated nets as a proven shield against mosquito bites, urging residents to use them consistently to protect their families.
“This is not just a distribution exercise—it is a life-saving campaign,” he said, emphasizing that proper use of the nets could drastically cut infection rates across communities.
Adding momentum to the campaign, the State Malaria Elimination Programme Manager, Nasir Umar Zagga, called on journalists and media organisations to amplify awareness, noting that sustained publicity would be critical to achieving a malaria-free Kebbi.
Also lending support, Mrs. Patience Ochibe, Campaign Manager for GHSC-PSM, described the initiative as a product of strategic collaboration between the Kebbi State Government, the United States, and the Against Malaria Foundation. She revealed that the last statewide distribution took place in 2022, making the current exercise both timely and necessary.
According to Ochibe, the operation is massive in scale, with more than 12,000 personnel already mobilised to oversee distribution across over 1,200 centres statewide.
The official flag-off is scheduled for April 11, 2026, with door-to-door distribution set to run from April 12 to April 16.
She urged households to cooperate fully with enumerators to ensure no family is left out, stressing that the success of the campaign depends heavily on community participation.
Health experts say the intervention could significantly reduce malaria transmission rates and align Kebbi with national targets to eliminate the disease.
As the countdown begins, all eyes are on Kebbi’s bold move—one that could turn the tide in the long-standing battle against malaria and save thousands of lives in the process.
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