Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation Joseph Utsev said handwashing is the first line of defence against diseases like cholera.
The exercise is expected to be rolled out in two phases and four streams over a 10-day schedule.
The week-long event aims to raise awareness on issues affecting the health and well-being of adolescents.
The minister stressed the importance of ensuring every Nigerian can access prevention and treatment, regardless of status.
The group, in a statement by its executive chairman, Jolomi Fenemigho, restated the importance of the October 15 yearly commemoration.
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has renewed its call to the federal government to reinstate five doctors sacked by the management of Federal Teaching Hospital Lokoja.
The event aims to promote healthy eating habits and improve public awareness of nutrition, aligning with the United Nations’ annual observance.
The Sokoto government has intensified its outreach efforts by conducting awareness campaigns.
“We welcome Ursu to Nigeria and look forward to deepening our collaboration with WHO under his leadership,” said foreign affairs minister Yusuf Tuggar.
The minister said reforms to the National Cancer Health Fund were underway to improve programme efficiency and impact.
