IBBUL Partners Green Crescent to Combat Substance Abuse

Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBUL), Lapai, is set to partner with the Green Crescent Health Development Initiative (GCHDI) to combat substance abuse on campus.

The partnership aims to strengthen prevention, early detection, and capacity building in addressing the growing drug abuse crisis among Nigerian youths.

GCHDI President, Pharm. Dr. Muhammad Audi, emphasized the importance of coordinated prevention strategies and institutional collaborations, citing Nigeria's alarming ranking in substance abuse prevalence. The initiative will provide technical training, screening, counseling, and capacity strengthening for staff, tailored to Nigerian students' realities.

University management expressed concern over rising substance abuse cases, welcoming GCHDI's intervention as timely and necessary. The partnership will align with existing NDLEA policies and university structures, with discussions ongoing on implementation and cost implications .