Health Nigeria

Anti-drug advocacy group worries about drug consumption by youths during festive period

An anti-drug advocacy group, the Vanguard Against Drug Abuse (VGADA), has warned youths in Nigeria against using illicit drugs and substances, especially during the Christmas and New Year celebrations. Dr. Hope Omeiza, the VGADA’s executive director, sounded the warning while speaking to reporters on Friday in Abuja. According to Omeiza, substance use can lead to Read More…

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Lagos partners IITA to train 13,548 youths in agribusiness

The Lagos State Government is collaborating with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and the Africa Projects Development Centre (APDC) to train 13,548 youths in the various agricultural value chains in a five-stage model within the next five years. The State Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms. Abisola Olusanya disclosed this today at the opening of Read More…