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In-view of the ongoing dilapidation in enviromental health and citizens consciousness across Nigeria, Help Keep Clean Foundation in collaboration with The Federal Ministry of Environment and Federal Ministry to Health has hosted the 2019 National Health Advancement Conference and Award-NAHACA, which witnessed the launching of "Clean the Carbon Campaign". The Conference, Award and Launching event was held at Sheraton Hotel, FCT, Abuja.
        NAHACA 2019 witnessed the distinguished presence of key-players and stakeholders in the nation's enviromental/health sector, as well as panel discussions by experts and consultants in the sector, who focused their deliberations on the theme, "Environmental Health: Maintaining A Balanced and Sustainable Environment In The 21st Century World". Some the prominent personalities at the event of NAHACA 2019 included, Chief Timipre Silva, the Hon. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources as the Special Guest of Honour/Chairman of the Occasion, Dr. Ramatu Tijani Aliyu mni, FCT Minister of State as the Chief Host though represented, the Inspector General of Police Mohammed Adamu represented by DCP A. A Baba of Zonal 7 HeadQuarters, Mrs. Sharon Ikeazor, the Hon. Minister of State for Enviroment as the Keynote Speaker and Engr. Ifeoluwa Oyedele, the E.D Engineering and Technical Services of Niger Delta Power Holding Company Limited(NDPHC) as the Special Guest Speaker of the occasion.
        Describing the event as a huge success, the Convener, Queen Ijeoma Chikezie expressed appreciation to partners, Volunteers and Participants at event of NAHACA 2019. She stressed on her humble and gratified anticipation of their presence in next year's NAHACA 2020. She encouraged Nigerian to be the change they want to see, stressing that change begins with us. According to her, this year's conference focuses on Climate change, Air and water pollution as our Health is inextricably linked to our environment, if you want to be healthy then keep the environment clean. She noted that Help Keep Clean Foundation will immediately commence it newest project tagged, "Clean The Carbon Campaign", which was officially launched at the event of the 2019 National Health and Advancement Conference and Awards. Over the years NAHACA has continued to initiate and create strategic roadmaps needed to salvage the nation from enviromental hazards and possible futuristic environmental challenges, it has also recognised and appreciated institutions and individuals who have continued to play pragmatic roles in improving and maintaining sustainability of developments in the sector.