Lagos Stakeholders Unite Against Youth Substance Abuse

On the occasion of the 2026 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, stakeholders in Lagos State renewed their commitment to combat youth substance abuse at an event held at Caleb University in Imota. The event was organized in partnership with the office of the First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. Claudiana Ibijok Sanwo-Olu, who emphasized the importance of youth development and public health advocacy.

Senior government officials, healthcare professionals, security agencies, and student leaders participated in the summit, which featured a drug abuse awareness walk. Dr. Sanwo-Olu highlighted the need for evidence-based collaborative interventions to tackle substance abuse and lamented the stigma associated with it.

Mr. Oluremi Hamzat, the Deputy Governor's wife, encouraged students to embrace positive values and reject drug use. The Vice Chancellor of Caleb University, Professor Olalekan Asikhia, reinforced the campaign's message and announced a four-point action plan aimed at promoting a drug-free campus environment.