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Commonwealth Games: 15 Secondary Schools For Drug-abuse Seminar

By Goodness Ndukuba, Awka on February 25, 2025

Not less than 15 secondary schools will participate in the drug abuse seminar organised by the

Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) in collaboration with the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC).

The event on the negative effects of drug abuse on secondary students has been scheduled for the Olympafrica Centre in Amuwo Odofin, Lagos State on March 10.

A statement released by Tony Nezianya, the Public Relations Officer of the NOC on Tuesday, explained that the objective of the 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 added.

He said the Secretary-General of the NOC, Tunde Popoola has emphasised that the programme on drug abuse would be used to address one of the social vices plaguing the 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 in both public and private schools.

Youths from Amuwo Odofin using the Olympafrica will also participate in the programme," Nezianya stated.

He said a renowned Medical Doctor, Adebukola Bojuwoye, would 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.

"The programme is expected to begin at 10 am and to terminate at 5 pm," he noted

According to him, the NOC President, Engr. Habu Ahmed Gumel will declare the event.

Source Daily Sports Nigeria

Posted February 25, 2025