September 19, 2025

Drug abuse

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Kogi Government Inaugurates 26-Member Committee to Combat Illicit Drug Abuse

Lokoja, Nigeria | September 6, 2025 – The Kogi State Government has established a 26-member Illicit Drugs Control Committee as part of renewed efforts to curb the growing menace of drug abuse and trafficking in the state. The committee, inaugurated by Governor Usman Ododo, is mandated to develop effective strategies for prevention, treatment, enforcement, and

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Red Cross Trains 450 Lagos Youths Against Drug Abuse, Cybercrime  

Lagos, Nigeria  The Nigerian Red Cross Society has launched its annual Youth and Leadership Camp in Lagos, targeting 450 young Nigerians with skills to resist drug abuse, cybercrime, and other social vices. The week-long program, which marks the initiative’s 60th anniversary, combines leadership training with mentorship to steer participants toward productive citizenship.   Lagos Branch

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