The Commonwealth Games, Nigeria (CGN), has announced its plan to organise a programme on the negative effects of drug abuse on Secondary school students.
Tony Nezianya, Public Relation Officer, Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) announced this in a statement on Tuesday.
Nezianya said the the programme is being organised under the auspices of the Commonwealth Games Federation and the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC).
He said the event will hold at the Olympafrica Centre in Amuwo Odofin, Lagos State, on Monday, March 10, 2025.
The programme is expected to begin at 10 am and terminate at 5 pm.
The President of the NOC, Engr. Habu Ahmed Gumel will declare the event open.
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,” he said.
The statement quoted the Secretary-General of the NOC, Tunde Popoola as emphasising that the programme on drug abuse would be used to address one of the social vices plaguing our society.
Popoola saud : “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. (vitalnewsngr.com)
