A leading legal firm, Neoteric LP, has strengthened the fight against substance abuse in Nigeria by backing a nationwide anti-drug campaign focused on young people.
The initiative, spearheaded by the Drug Free Project, highlights the urgent need for collaborative action to address rising cases of drug abuse among Nigerian youth.
Substance Abuse Prevention Requires Strategic Partnerships
Speaking on the partnership, a representative of the organisation stressed that substance abuse prevention cannot be handled by the government or civil society alone.
“Substance abuse prevention cannot be addressed by government or civil society alone. Strategic partnerships such as this enable us to scale our interventions, reach more young people early, and strengthen community-based responses that save lives.
“We commend Neoteric LP for demonstrating leadership and social responsibility through this commitment,” she stated.
The collaboration is expected to boost early intervention programmes, expand youth drug education campaigns, and improve access to recovery support services across communities.
Drug Free Project: Driving Youth Drug Education and Recovery Support
The Drug Free Project is a nationally recognised non-profit organisation dedicated to:
Substance abuse prevention in Nigeria
Public health education and awareness
Early intervention programmes for adolescents
Recovery support for young adults
Community mobilisation and stakeholder collaboration
With a strong focus on children, teenagers, and young adults, the organisation runs structured school engagement programmes, community outreach initiatives, and advocacy campaigns designed to reduce the social and health consequences of drug abuse.
Reaching Thousands Through School and Community Engagement
In recent months, the Drug Free Project has reached thousands of students, families, educators, and community leaders nationwide. Its interventions have contributed to:
Increased awareness about drug abuse risks
Improved access to counselling and support services
Stronger community-based prevention frameworks
Greater youth engagement in drug-free initiatives
The organisation noted that sustained private-sector support remains critical to building healthier communities and protecting Nigeria’s future generation from the dangers of substance abuse.
Private Sector Role in Combating Drug Abuse in Nigeria
The group expressed appreciation to M. A. Mustapha and the Neoteric LP team for their confidence in its mission, reaffirming that corporate social responsibility initiatives play a key role in scaling anti-drug campaigns.
As concerns grow over substance abuse among Nigerian youth, stakeholders continue to call for stronger collaboration between legal institutions, non-profits, educators, families, and policymakers to safeguard the nation’s young population.
