Report on the training on drug policy and harm reduction in Oyo State, Nigeria

The Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP), Nigeria, in a bid to introduce, train and educate students and youths on drug policies, harm reduction and related issues organized a one-day regional training on drug policy and harm reduction for youths and different students’ organizations in Oyo State, Nigeria. This event which was the first of its kind by the SSDP in Nigeria was targeted at the students and youths in the South-western part of Nigeria.

The Objectives and aim of the Training were to:

1. Introduce to participants, the mission, vision and functions of the Students’ for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP).

2. Enlighten young adolescents on drug abuse and addiction with its attendant harm and the way forward in ameliorating the problems.

3. Increase students’/youths’ participation and awareness on issues relating to drug policies.

4. Identify and discuss drug policies in the region and proffer solution.

5. Serve as an avenue to increase the numerical strength of SSDP in Nigeria.

A report summarizing the event is now available here.

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