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OF AIDS AND THE IGNORANCE OF MANY

Sex, in its many forms, is one of the most conspicuous activities engaged in by almost everyone. One way or the other sex is being had and promulgated all over. The online sites and social media is awash with images that communicate sex and sexuality so much that there is no more shame in exposing the body or showcasing oneself as one who engages or wants to engage in sex. As a matter of fact, it is those who claim decency and practice abstinence that are engaged in a battle of right and wrong because they are greatly surrounded by sex mongers. The fact therefore is; sex sells, sex is cheap, sex is everywhere, four in five youths you know have had premarital sex, are having premarital sex and will have premarital sex multiple times if they have the chance.

But you see sex is so rampant that people are willing and ready to take off their pants (no pun intended) so quickly before they think and remember one salient fact. HIV/AIDS IS STILL REAL.
No, Nigeria is not HIV/AIDS free. Yes, Over 40 million people have been infected with the virus since 2009. True, there are still people that do not believe in or are not aware of the fatality of the virus.

This is why the campaign for An AIDS FREE NATION is still very much needed. Abstinence and premarital purity should still be preached to youths all over in the hope that we can reach the misled ignorant youths to the right path of morality.

Watch this documentary on AIDS awareness prepared and prepared by Film Director Nelson Damilola.



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