Empowering Youth: Oasis Muslim Care Foundation Leads the Fight Against Drug Abuse in Schools

Date: 2024-11-11

The 9th Secondary School Health Enlightenment Programme, organized by the Oasis Muslim Care Foundation (OMCF), was successfully held on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Ansarul Islam Secondary School, Ogidi. Focused on raising awareness about the dangers of drug and substance abuse, the event brought together around 250 students from several schools, including An-Nur Secondary School, Al Thabaat Secondary School, Barakat Community Secondary School, Government Day Secondary School (Alore), Mount Carmel College, Al Istiqomoh College, and Banni Community Secondary School.

Mr. Taofik Abdulkareem, representing OMCF Chairman Dr. Abdurrauf Yuusuph, outlined the foundation's commitment to supporting vulnerable Muslims in the community, particularly by covering medical bills for those in need. He also highlighted other impactful initiatives by OMCF, including public health enlightenment lectures, regular visits to inmates in prisons and borstal homes, and virtual health education sessions. Abdulkareem emphasized that the secondary school programme specifically aims to equip young people with early preventive health education. He shared personal reflections on the importance of educating youth about the dangers of drug and substance abuse, underscoring OMCF's mission to empower students with the knowledge to make informed, healthy life choices.

The keynote address on “Drug and Substance Abuse” was delivered by Dr. Lawal Afeez Folorunsho, a lecturer in the Department of Sociology at Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin. Dr. Folorunsho's lecture shed light on the devastating effects of drug misuse, particularly how peer pressure can influence substance abuse among young people. He provided practical guidance on how students can resist negative influences and make positive choices. Following the lecture, a lively question-and-answer session allowed students to engage directly with Dr. Folorunsho, further reinforcing the programme's commitment to interactive and impactful learning.

Hon. Abdulraheem Salaudeen, representing the Commissioner for Education Hajia Sa'adatu Modibb Kawu, delivered remarks encouraging parents and teachers to actively monitor their children's friendships and advocate for a supportive approach to guide youths toward healthy choices. Additionally, Mallam Mutiu Arikewuyo, a counsellor, shared professional insights on identifying and supporting students who may be at risk of drug use.

 

Cloud Tag: What's trending

Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.

Senate President     Ilota     Third Estate     Aro Yahaya     Busari Alabi Alausa     Kehinde Boyede     Muhammed Taofeeq Abdulrazaq     Ganmo Power Sub-Station     Oba Abdulkadir La\'aro     Kwara South     Abdullahi Samari     Bond     Ethical College     Mashood Dauda     Muftau Akanbi Oke     Presidential Election     ER-KANG     Halimah Perogi     Dasuki Belgore     Suwa-Arabs     Elese Of Igbaja     March 28     Saheed Akinwumi     Aishat Mohammed Lawal     Raliat AbdulRazaq     Shonga     Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission     Irepodun     Abubakar Lah     Okin Group     Jaiz Bank     Muhammed Danjuma     Sulu Babaita Isiaka     Ilorin Innovation Hub     Moshood Mustapha     Offa     Radio SBS     Oro Grammar School     Tunji Arosanyin     Sanusi Abubakar     Saadu Yusuf     Moses Adekanye     Amina El-Imam     Sabo-Oke     AbdulKareem Yusuf Danhawa     Toun Okewale-Sonaiya     Abatemi-Usman     Muhammad Mustapha Suleiman     Amuda Bembe     Mope Dasuki Belgore     Ballah     Shettima Of Ilorin     Hussein Olokooba     Obasanjo     Alfa Belgore     Opaleke Bukola Iyabo     Durbar Festival     Yaman     Sobi Specialist Hospital     Fatimat Saliu     Bola Magaji     Afeyin-Olukuta     Abdulrazaq Sanni     Rasheed Jimoh     HYPPADEC     Ifelodun     Falokun-Oja     Zulkifli Ibraheem     Senate     Shuaibu Yaman     Aisha Abodunrin Ibrahim     Iponrin     Modupe Oluwole     Abdulbaqi Jimoh     Monsurat Omotosho     Abdullahi Adisa Akodudu     Ilesha-Baruba-Gwanara    

Cloud Tag: What's trending

Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.

Oladimeji Thompson     Yusuf AbdulRasheed     Aliyu Salihu     Kolawole Bashirat     Femi Agbaje     Saba Jibril     LEAH Charity Foundation     Kwara University Of Education     Magaji Nda     Sanitation Exercise     Tsaragi-Share     Fatimah Abdulkadir     Kwara Hotel     Facebook     Awoye     Jare Olatundun     Hassan Saliu     Unicontinental Construction Company     Seni Saraki     Agboola Abdulraheem     Olushola Saraki     Sulu Gambari     Aisha Ahman Pategi     Amada Jidda     CLAY POT     Ambassador Kayode Laro     Ilorin Descendants Progressive Union     Minister     Arinola Fatimoh Lawal     Ishaq Oloyede     Sai Kayi     Taofik Abdulkareem Babaita     Saadu Alanamu     Umaru Saro     Bamidele Adegoke Oladimeji     Elerinjare     Shuaibu Yaman     Valsolar     Yinka Aluko     Mohammed Khadijat Kubura     Ilofa     Gobirawa     Alapado     Nigeria Foundation For Artificial Intelligence     Razaq Ayobami Akanbi     Dunmade     Ahmed Ayinla Jimoh     State Bureau Of Internal Revenue     Summit University     Kayode Oyin-Zubair     Balogun-Ojomu     Sheriff Olanrewaju     Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital     Abdul-Rahoof Bello     Owu Fall     Association Of Kwara State Online Media Practitioners     NTA Ilorin     SAPZ Project     Volunteers Of Ilorin Community And The Emirate     Amuda Musbau     Gaa Olobi     Illyasu Abdullahi     Offa Metropolitan Club     Shuaib Boni Aliyu     Omar Gambari     Assayomo     Henry Olaosebikan     Sam Onile     Solomon Edojah     Abdulrahman Abdulrazak     Wole Oke     Agbarigidoma     Joana Nnazua Kolo     Garba Ado Sanni     Alumni Association Of The Federal Polytechnic Offa     Toyosi Thomas     Moro