Lifted Life Unveils Multi-million Naira Addiction Rehabilitation Centre in Lagos

Sunday Ehigiator

The Lifted Life Rehabilitation Centre has unveiled a multi-million naira rehabilitation centre building project in Lagos aimed at expanding access to substance addiction treatment and recovery services in Nigeria.

The founder of the rehabilitation centre, Mrs. Helen Nkwo, said the project became necessary to tackle the growing menace of drug and substance abuse and provide long-term support for people battling substance use disorders.

Speaking during a partnership drive in Lagos, Nkwo said tackling addiction requires collective efforts that encourage individuals trapped in substance abuse to seek help and remain committed to recovery.

According to her, the proposed rehabilitation centre was inspired by the need to reduce relapse cases and strengthen long-term recovery outcomes among patients.

“We have successfully hosted six seasons of rehabilitation programs with every season producing heroes who have conquered their addictions and have been reintegrated, doing great things in society,” she said.

Nkwo added that a review of the centre’s rehabilitation efforts revealed the need for a dedicated facility to support patients over longer periods.

“A review has shown that our success rate would be way higher if we could have a rehabilitation facility to accommodate these people for longer periods and continue with both the medical and spiritual therapy,” she stated.

She disclosed that the proposed facility would include male and female hostels, vocational centres, medical and clinical facilities, therapy and treatment spaces, multipurpose halls, private and VIP executive units, accommodation for support staff, as well as security and safety infrastructure.

Explaining the rationale behind the fundraising drive, Nkwo said donations would support not just physical infrastructure but also the rehabilitation and reintegration of patients.

“With donation packages ranging from one billion naira to N100 million annually, every donation supports emotional and psychological healing, counseling and mentorship, spiritual guidance and moral rebuilding, youth empowerment, and life transformation for patients,” she said.

Also speaking, Assistant Commander of Narcotics at the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Commander Liman Wali, represented by the Deputy Commander Narcotics, James Akogwu, said Lagos State faces a significant rehabilitation gap due to the high burden of drug abuse.

He noted that with a population exceeding 20 million, Lagos requires stronger rehabilitation systems to support recovery efforts.

“As we build facilities, we must also build understanding within society. Drug dependence should not always be viewed through the lens of stigma and rejection. Individuals battling addiction will require support, empathy, guidance, and opportunities for recovery,” he said.

Wali added that addiction recovery was achievable when patients receive adequate rehabilitation, counselling, vocational support and family acceptance.

“The journey from addiction to recovery is often difficult but with proper rehabilitation, counseling, vocational support, and family acceptance, recovery is achievable.

“To Mrs. Helen Nkwo, I say thank you for choosing humanity, for investing in lives rather than mere structures, for complementing the efforts of government and security agencies in building a healthier and safer society,” he added.