In its bid to support the Lagos State Government on initiatives geared towards the fight against diseases arising from mosquitoes and rodents within the state, Dfortune Solutions has organized 2025 Pest Management Conference for pest control managers in Lagos.
The annual educative programme was well attended by President, Pest Control Association of Nigeria (PECAN), PCO Kunle Williams including, state government officials and other pest control managers.
The laudable event with the theme: "Advancing Public Health Through Sustainable Pest and Vector Management Practices." was held in Marriott Hotel in Lagos.
The Convener and Chief Executive Officer of Dfortune, PCO Ayodeji Oluleye said the event was to support government at all levels to enhance public health through sustainable pest and vector management practices.
PCO Ayodeji said gathering together of global experts, researchers, and industry leaders to explore cutting-edge solutions, foster networking, and drive innovation in the field of pest management is a way of assisting government in eradicating deadly diseases arising from mosquitoes and rodents.
According to him, prevention is better than cure. "We must be working towards actual prevention of all parasites that are causing the diseases than to be treating it after outbreaks.
PCO Ayodeji appreciated the state government for their vision of making the mega city a better place to live.
He also commended Seyi Tinubu's unwavering support for Lagos Government in eradicating diseases that could become a burden to the residents through Noella Foundation which aimed to empower Communities and Protecting Public Health.
Noella Foundation, since its launch in 2018 has been supporting the governments through donating emergency care reliefs, healthcare, clean water, food security, youth and empowerment.
The company received one of its kind award from the Dfortune Solutions for been a key player in ensuring community healthcare improved in Lagos.
Speaking at the event, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, through the Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi reiterated the state's commitment to continue to support every initiativ and policies geared towards eradicating malaria in the state.
Hon Abayomi emphasized the importance of collective action and digital tools in the fight against diseases arising from mosquitos, rodents and other insects causing negative effects on human livelihood.
He said Lagos State has recently launched a digital malaria eradication programme that includes real-time tracking of cases and private sector partnership to improve healthcare access, saying the initiative aims to move Lagos towards pre-elimination by enhancing diagnostic accuracy, improving case management, and linking patients to social health insurance schemes.
The state government stressed the need for communities' involvement, in adopting preventive measures like using insecticide-treated nets and seeking early medical attention to curb diseases most especially Malaria, noting that eradicating malaria requires a unified effort from government agencies, healthcare providers, community leaders, and citizens.
Also speaking, National President, Pest Control Association of Nigeria (PECAN), PCO Kunle Williams, urged the government at all levels to support the group on the eradication of quack operatives of pest control management.
He stressed the need for all certified Pest Control Managers to register with PECAN which of course will enable the association to fish out quackery within the profession.
The keynote speakers in the programme includes: Dr Yakubu Baba; Prof Akin Abayomi; Representative of Nanjing Essence Fine Chemical Company in China, Charlotte Lee; Environmental Health Specialist, Imperial College in London, Prof Adetoun Mustapha; International Pest Business Consultant, Sydney, Australia, Dr Raja Mahendran and Kukbo Science Corporation, South Korea, Brian Jung.
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