An Indian national, Mr. Somen Debnath, on Thursday claimed he arrived Lagos on bicycle to create awareness for AIDS/HIV and promote the Indian culture.
Debnath who said he had visited 110 other countries in the last 11 years through same means for the same reasons told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the youths are his target in his efforts to raise awareness about AIDS/HIV.
He said: “The whole essence of my `Around the World Bicycle Tour’ programme is to promote Indian culture and raise global awareness on HIV/AIDS through the education of young men and women worldwide.
“As a youth myself, I strongly believe that youths in every community globally can make the much desired change we all need.
“I am in Lagos to sensitise young Nigerians in universities and colleges on what they should know about HIV/AIDS.
“So far in the last 11 years, I have visited 111 countries including Nigeria on my bicycle.’’
