Browsing Policy Brief/Analysis by Subject "Drug Abuse"

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Addressing the Menace of Substance/Drug Abuse through Urgent Policy Approach

Dele, Ishaka; Udom, Martin U. S.; Hassan, Yerima; Udefuna, Patrick N. (NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025)

As of January 2025, approximately 14.3 million Nigerians, or 14.4% of the population aged 15 to 64, are involved in drug abuse, significantly exceeding the global average of 5.5%. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency ...
Drug Abuse as a Growing Public Health and National Security Crisis in Nigeria: Need for Legislative Actions

Obot, Etimbuk; Udefuna, Patrick (NILDS- Department of Democracy and Governance, 2026-03)

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has highlighted drug abuse and trafficking in Nigeria as a growing public health and national security crisis, particularly during the inauguration of the United Nations ...
Tackling Substance Abuse among Nigerian Youth: Issues for Legislative Intervention

Yerima, Hassan; Amana, Naphtali; Samson, Oche Okoh (NILDS- Department of Democracy and Governance, 2026-03)

Nigeria, Africa's most resource-rich nation, boasts abundant human and natural assets. Its youth represent one of its greatest strengths, yet substance abuse has surged into a profound public health, social, and economic ...