RESUMO
The challenge of HIV/AIDS is a big concern and calls for joint effort in the prevention and control of the disease. There is no single approach to this problem unless the youth get up to realise that something must be done. NGOs have played a commendable part in imparting knowledge and skills to the youth but this is not sufficient enough to guarantee safety. Sex Education has to be emphasized by parents; teachers; politicians; and religious leaders. the Youth should play a key role in HIV/AIDS sensitisation to create a bigger impact to the masses who are more prone to this great tragedy. Whereas thre has been a lot of awareness about this epidemic; the majority of youths still lack information about unprotected sex; early parenting getting more than one sexual partner; taking of drugs; and over drinking