An estimated 14 million Nigerians have been exposed to drug abuse, according to a new report that paints a disturbing picture of the country’s growing substance abuse crisis.
The findings highlight the scale of drug use across communities, raising fresh concerns over its impact on public health, security and socio-economic development.
Experts say the increasing prevalence of illicit drug use, particularly among young people, poses a serious threat to national stability and calls for stronger prevention campaigns, rehabilitation programmes and stricter enforcement against drug trafficking networks.
The report underscores the urgent need for coordinated action by government agencies, civil society organisations and community leaders to curb the spread of drug abuse and reduce its devastating consequences on individuals, families and society.
