Closeup celebrates the Nigerian Youth at the 2014 United Nations International Youth Day

Closeup, the toothpaste brand that truly represents the aspirations of
the "Naija Youths", recently partnered with the RISE network to
celebrate the Nigerian youth at the United Nations International Youth
Day which recently took place atthe Main Auditorium, University of
Lagos, Akoka.

The event was themed "Youth and Mental Health". Close up Naija Herbal,
one of the leading sponsors of the event provided an opportunity for
Nigerian youths to air their voices on issues pertaining to national
security, education and governance via a satirical stage play and an
intergenerational debate. Continue...

The event which was hosted by Toyosi Akerele, Founder/CEO of RISE
Networks had in attendance as special guests: the Governor of Cross
River State, His Excellency, Senator Liyel Imoke, Mrs Folorunsho
Alakija, MD/CEO, FAMFA Oil and Rose of Sharon Group, Hon. Patrick
Obahaigbon, Actress and public personality, Kate Henshaw, JimiAgbaje
Chairman, Jaykay Pharmacy Ltd and a host of others.Governor Imoke
during his address encouraged the youths to take ownership of their
future by taking advantage of opportunities available to equip
themselves with the necessary skills required to face the future.

A common theme across the speakers at the event was that Nigeria is a
land flowing with vast opportunities and the youths needed to be well
poised to take advantage of these opportunities to create a greater
Nigeria.

Speaking on Closeup's participation at the event, the Brand Manager,
Closeup, Unilever Nig Plc. Mrs Oyinade Ladapo, saidthat "the Closeup
Naija Herbal Toothpaste will always support the needs and aspirations
of young Nigerians and create more opportunities for the youths to get
closer and express themselves more confidently."

The Category Manager, Oral Care, Unilever Nig. Plc Mrs. Oiza Gyang
also stated "that the essence of the Naija Herbal gel toothpaste is to
empower young Nigerians to confidently express and achieve in all
areas. He reiterated that Closeup brand and Unilever Nigeria will
continue to provide platforms that further drive excellence in
capacity building and human development, critical aspects of nation
building."

One of the highlights of the event was the Closeup Q & A session from
which Anthony Ekene of the Department of Pharmacology emerged as the
winner of the new Ipad mini for answering all the questions correctly.

The new Closeup Naija Herbal Gel toothpaste is formulated with Aloe
Vera, which serves as an anti-bacterial agent, Mint leaf extract which
gives fresh breath and Lemon extract for white teeth.The new close-up
variant was specifically designed for the Nigerian consumer and in
particular the youths, for confidence and fresh breath.