The Stella Health Foundation has launched a campaign against substance abuse, using an event in Lokoja to promote awareness on healthy living and mental well-being.
Stella Monisola Ibileye , the Director of the Foundation, while speaking during the programme, urged young people to avoid drug abuse and make choices that support their health and future.
She said “The foundation was established to promote health education, support mental wellness and increase awareness of the dangers associated with substance abuse, particularly among young people”.
She said the campaign seeks to encourage healthier lifestyles through community engagement, advocacy and public education, booting that substance abuse remains a growing concern with implications for education, productivity and social development, stressing the need for early intervention and sustained awareness efforts.
Addressing youths at the gathering, she encouraged them to resist negative influences and focus on decisions that support their personal development.
She said “I want young people to choose healthy living and stay away from substance abuse and influences that can affect their future. Everyone has the opportunity to build a productive and meaningful life”.
She pointed out that the foundation intends to work through awareness campaigns and community -based initiatives to promote healthier outcomes and strengthen public understanding of mental wellness.
Several presentations were delivered during the programme highlighting the health and social consequences associated with drug and substance abuse.
The event also served as an opportunity for the foundation to outline its plans to engage communities on issues relating to mental health, prevention and youth development.
Representatives of the Office of the First Lady of Kogi State, Sefinat Ahmed Usman Ododo, and Folashade Arike Ayode ,the Secretary to the State Government, were among dignitaries present at the event.
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