Lagos Government Backs Sports Initiatives for Mental Health
The Lagos State Government has endorsed two endurance sports initiatives aimed at raising awareness about mental health and combating drug abuse among young people. These initiatives are led by Olufemi Osinubi, who is spearheading the Race Against Drug Abuse campaign, and Dare Akinrodoye, who focuses on mental health awareness.
Osinubi plans to run from Abuja to Lagos, following a previous run from Ibadan to Lagos completed in 2024. Akinrodoye's initiative, titled Mind Over Miles, includes a triathlon scheduled for November 15, 2026, starting with a 3.8km swim at Owala Dam in Osogbo, followed by a 180km cycling ride to the Sagamu Interchange in Ogun State, and concluding with a 42.2km run to Johnson Jakande Tinubu Park in Ikeja, Lagos.
The Director-General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Lekan Fatodu, and the Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mobolaji Ogunlende, expressed their support for these initiatives, emphasizing the role of sports in addressing social issues.
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