Jare OLUKOTUN
Never Say Never Foundation (NSNF), an Ikorodu-based Non Governmental Organization (NGO), is set to address the issue of drug abuse among youths in Ikorodu and its attendant dangers at a one-day symposium.
The programme, which has been scheduled to hold at Oriwu Model College, Ikorodu, by 10am, is designed to commemorate the 2019 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking slated for Wednesday, June 26, 2019.
The event is another effort by the foundation towards achieving its set goals.
In a release signed by Olayinka Shojupe, the Project Coordinator of the foundation, about 400 students across various secondary schools in Ikorodu division are expected to brainstorm on the theme of the symposium tagged , “A life without drug addiction”.
Mr Ohi Obadan, Mrs. Kikelomo Sowemimo and Dr. Nonso (Aproko doctor) are expected to speak at the symposium.
“The participants, who are expected to be selected from various secondary schools across Ikorodu division, will assemble in a hall where they will be taken through series of reorientation, education, enlightenment, sensitization and motivation by experienced guest speakers drafted from different societal backgrounds”.
According to a statement, “the one-day symposium is aimed to programme the minds of the younger ones to work against abusive or reckless use of drugs, either recommended or self-adopted”.
It states further that “we firmly believe this symposium will go a long way in keeping the youths away from becoming negative influences to the growth and development of the great division”.
The organizer added that plans are ongoing to ensure that the symposium is not only an engaging one for participants but also ensure that its resultant effects would also be positively felt by all and sundry across Ikorodu division.
Never Say Never Foundation is a community based organization founded by Princess Aderoju Ladega.
The foundation, according to the director, stemmed from high sense of commitment to community responsibilities inspired by beliefs coupled with pragmatic experiences and a clear intention to fill some essential gaps in the socio-economic situation of the great people of the community.
Activities of the foundation are driven by persons within a clear framework of togetherness to involve in developmental issues that make impact in communities.
