News Emperor Magazine has announced a one-day enlightenment and sensitisation seminar on drug-related issues to hold in Lagos, bringing together key government agencies, security organisations, and stakeholders from various sectors of the economy.
The event, themed “Nigerian Youths and the Danger of Drug Abuse”, aims to raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse, educate the public on prevention and treatment, and develop practical solutions to combat the menace.
Scheduled for August 28, 2025, at the Customs Training College in Ikeja, Lagos, the seminar will feature experts from various fields sharing insights and strategies to address drug abuse. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) will lead the event, which will also include presentations from the Nigeria Customs Service, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN), and the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), among others.
According to the Publisher of News Emperor Magazine, Mr. Ambrose Okehi, the seminar’s objectives include fostering partnerships and collaboration among public and private organisations to combat drug abuse and developing effective strategies to address the issue. “By educating the public, particularly Nigerian youths, on the dangers of drug abuse, the event aims to create awareness and promote prevention”, he said.
The outcome of the seminar, he said, is expected to contribute to the ongoing efforts to tackle drug abuse and related issues in Nigeria.