Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has officially launched the insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) replacement mass campaign, calling on stakeholders to intensify their commitment to eradicating malaria across the state and nation. The flag-off event, held at the Event Centre in Asaba, marks the beginning of the distribution of over 3.1 million ITNs throughout the state. The ceremony drew several dignitaries, including a representative of the Deputy Governor, commissioners, development partners, and community leaders. Delivering the Governor’s address, the Deputy Chief of Staff, Government House, Sir Chris Osakwe, noted that while Delta State’s malaria prevalence rate stood at a commendable 10%, greater efforts were still required to completely eliminate the disease. Governor Oborevwori highlighted that Nigeria accounts for about 25% of Africa’s malaria burden, with nearly 110 million clinical cases annually. He stressed that malaria is responsible for 30% of child deaths and 11% of maternal deaths each year, despite being a preventable disease. He thanked development partners for their continued support and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to working collaboratively to eliminate malaria. Speaking on behalf of the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, Mr. Raphael Onyinlo emphasized that Nigeria contributes 27% to the global malaria burden and 31% of global malaria-related deaths, with a current national prevalence of 22%. Delta State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, described the flag-off as a rallying call for action, signifying renewed dedication to protecting residents from malaria through widespread ITN distribution. National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP) Coordinator, Dr. Nnenna Ogbulafor, represented by Dr. Mary Esema, said the campaign is a critical step in the federal government's and partners’ efforts to shield all Nigerians—particularly vulnerable groups—from malaria's devastating effects by promoting consistent ITN use. Partner organizations, including the Catholic Relief Services, Society for Family Health (represented by Mr. John Ocholie), BASF (Dr. Godwin Aidengbon), and the World Health Organization (WHO), praised the initiative as a testament to government ownership and public mobilization. They noted that over 3.2 million nets would be distributed, urging residents to use them correctly to prevent mosquito-borne illnesses. State Health Educator, Mr. Emmanuel Odejerho, educated the public in pidgin on proper ITN usage, cautioning against misuse. A key highlight of the event was a live demonstration of how to sleep inside the net, presented by the Governor’s representative, along with the symbolic presentation of the insecticide-treated nets.