NDLEA, Lagos First Lady, LASU Lead Walk to Mark 2025 International Day Against Drug Abuse

NDLEA, Lagos First Lady, LASU Lead Walk to Mark 2025 International Day Against Drug Abuse

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Lagos State Strategic Command, in collaboration with the Office of the First Lady of Lagos State and the Lagos State University (LASU), on Thursday, organised a sensitisation walk and public lecture to mark the 2025 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.

The awareness event, held in Ojo, Lagos, aimed to educate students, members of the university community, and the general public about the dangers of drug and substance abuse.

With the global theme: “The Evidence is Clear: Invest in Prevention” and the slogan “Break the Cycle: Prevention, Treatment and Recovery for All,” the event featured a four-kilometre walk through the Ojo axis, culminating in a public lecture within the LASU campus.

The First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. (Mrs.) Ibijoke Claudiana Sanwo-Olu, who led the walk, urged students to steer clear of drugs and focus on their education. She noted that avoiding substance abuse is critical to becoming responsible citizens and contributing meaningfully to national development.

Also speaking at the event, the Lagos State Commander of the NDLEA, Abubakar Liman Wali, cautioned youths against engaging in drug trafficking and substance abuse. He stressed that a drug-free university environment is vital to ensuring safety, academic excellence, and the prevention of crime.

The event attracted a large turnout of students, university staff, and residents of Ojo Local Government Area who joined the campaign to raise awareness on the health, social, and legal consequences of drug abuse.

ACN Mallum Musa
Assistant State Commander, Media and Advocacy
For: State Commander, NDLEA, Lagos State