Commonwealth Games, Nigeria Hold Drug-abuse Seminar for Students

The Commonwealth Games, Nigeria (CGN) under the auspices of the Commonwealth Games Federation and the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), is to organise a programme on the negative effects of drug abuse for Secondary schools students.

The event will be held at the Olympafrica Centre in Amuwo Odofin, Lagos State, on Monday, March 10, 2025.

A statement released by the Public Relations Officer of the NOC, Tony Nezianya,  explained that the objective of this programme is to uphold the fundamental values of the Commonwealth by promoting unity, equity, and youth empowerment. 

“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,” observed the NOC spokesman.

The Secretary-General of the NOC, Tunde Popoola, emphasised 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 years 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  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. 

According to the NOC media Chief, refreshment would 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 open.