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Minister Charges Youths To Shun Drug Abuse
Akanbi Olaide
Youth and Sports Development Minister Mr. Sunday Dare has charged Nigerian Youths to avoid acts that are inimical to their health and wellbeing, even as he tasked them to be focused as the world celebrates World Drugs Day.
According to Dare, “On this commemorative occasion of the World Drug Day declared by the United Nations, you must stay healthy and keep a positive mental attitude even as we battle to stay safe under the challenges of Covid-19. Every one of us has been affected one way or the other.
Some have suffered the tragic loss of loved ones, some have lost sources of livelihood, while some have suffered ill health. I want to use the opportunity of the World Drugs day to urge our youth to stay healthy, keep safe, and keep your dreams alive. We cannot allow the present situation to get the better of us and cause further harm to our bodies and souls when we rely on illicit drugs to get a quick fix,” Dare affirmed.
The International Drug Day is celebrated every year by the United Nations to raise awareness about illicit drug abuse and trafficking.
The theme for this year is: “Better knowledge for better care”.
The aim is to understand the impact of drug use and it impacts on health, governance, and security.
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NSC DG Olopade Meets NSC Directors, Calls for Scientific Approach to Sports Federation Activities
Joel Ajayi
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has reiterated the new transformative vision of the Commission during his meeting with the Directors and Heads of Departments of the Commission.
The interactive sessions allowed senior officials to introduce themselves to the new DG, who emphasized the importance of strategic, standardized and scientific approach to the Commission’s operations, including the conduct of Sports Federation Elections.
In his remarks, Olopade stressed the need for reforms that would attract top administrators to vie for leadership roles within Nigeria’s Sports Federations.
“There is no way we can’t be looking at having top industry CEOs on board in our Sports Federations,” he stated.
The DG also highlighted the Commission’s mandate to elevate the Corporate image of various Sports in Nigeria.
He reemphasized the NSC’s commitment to reviving key initiatives such as the National Sports Industry Policy and the 10-Year Football Master Plan.
“The Chairman and myself strongly believe we need to have a different approach to our Federation Elections,” he noted.
“This is why the emphasis of the Renewed Hope agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a balanced approach to both sports consumption and sports production.”
The meeting reflects the new direction of the NSC, with Olopade pledging to champion and support policies that will foster professionalism and sustainable development across Nigeria’s sports landscape.
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