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Commonwealth Games Nigeria Hosts Seminar on Drug Abuse Awareness for Secondary Schools in Lagos

AdminBy AdminFebruary 25, 2025Updated:February 25, 2025No Comments2 Mins Read
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By Dada Ahmed.

The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), under the auspices of the Commonwealth Games Federation says the Commonwealth Games, Nigeria (CGN), will organise a programme on the negative effects of drug abuse on Secondary students.

This is contained in a statement signed by TONY NEZIANYA,
Public Relations Officer for the
Nigeria Olympic Committee in Lagos and copied The Reporters on Tuesday.

According to him,the event will hold at the Olympafrica Centre in Amuwo Odofin, Lagos State, on Monday, March 10, 2025.

Nezianya.explained that the objective of this programme is to uphold the fundamental values of the Commonwealth by promoting unity, equity, and youth empowerment.

He said:” It also aims to raise awareness of key global issues affecting our communities while serving as a strategic platform to address social vices and drive positive societal change.

“The Secretary-General of the NOC. Tunde Popoola emphasises that the programme on drug abuse would be used to address one of the social vices plaguing our society.

“It will also promote social interaction among the students, allowing them to meet other school students and learn more about the activities carried out by CGN.

“The programme is open to students aged 14 to 17 in both public and private schools.

“Not less than 15 schools have been invited to participate in the seminar.

“Youths from Amuwo Odofin using the Olympafrica will also participate in the programme.

“A renowned Medical Doctor, Dr Adebukola Bojuwoye, will facilitate the programme and will educate the students and other participants on the negative effects of drug use in communities and how sports can be used as a corrective measure to address these issues that are prevalent in society.

“The students participating in the programme will receive branded T-shirts, a certificate of participation, and one volleyball, basketball, or football each for the 15 schools and football for the youth using the Olympafrica Centre.

“Refreshments will be served to the participants during the event.

“The programme is expected to begin at 10 am and to terminate at 5 pm.

“The President of the NOC, Engr. Habu Ahmed Gumel will declare the event.”

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