IPU, Asiwaju Dapo Wahab Foundation, NDLEA Mobilize Igboora Youths Against Drug Abuse in Landmark Seminar

_Traditional rulers, security agencies, educators in Igboora, Oyo State on Saturday, 16th May, 2026  join call for stronger family and community action to curb the menace.

In a statement signed by media officer, Igboora Progress Union IPU, Tayo Akinyemi, the Union successfully hosted a high-impact seminar on drug abuse for youths in Igboora, drawing students, traditional rulers, security agencies, and community leaders to the Igboora Community Hall.

The program was organized in collaboration with the Asiwaju Dapo Wahab Foundation and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency NDLEA, Igboora Command, as part of efforts to tackle the growing challenge of substance abuse among young people.

Declaring the event open, the President of IPU, Pastor Alex Oladeji JP, represented by the Vice President, Revd. Sanya Akinlade, said drug abuse is a national threat that demands collective action.

“Drug abuse is not peculiar to Igboora alone. It is a national menace that every stakeholder must address for the sustainability of the national economy. I urge our youths to desist from drug abuse for a brighter future,” he said.

In his keynote lecture, the Global President of the Asiwaju Dapo Wahab Foundation, Asiwaju Dapo Wahab, warned that drug abuse has “shattered the future of many societies, families, and students.” He stressed the role of families, religious groups, and the wider society in curbing the menace, while commending IPU and Igboora traditional rulers for their proactive approach.

The Area Commander of NDLEA Igboora Command, DCN Akomolafe Adekola Ismaila, gave a stark analysis of the consequences, noting that unchecked drug abuse could destroy three generations: grandparents, parents, and offspring. Officers of the command also displayed samples of various illicit drugs and explained their health and social implications to students and youths present.

Traditional rulers in attendance, including Oba Dr. Jimoh Titiloye, Olu of Igboora; Oba Jamiu Adedamola Badmus, Oluaso of Iberekodo; Oba Olusanjo Ojo, Babaaso of Iberekodo-Igbole; Oba Fasasi Jinad, Onidofin of Idofin; and Jagun of Pako, all lauded the initiative. They appealed to the Asiwaju Dapo Wahab Foundation and NDLEA to organize more inclusive programs targeting the root causes of drug abuse.

The Permanent Secretary, Inspectorate General of Education, Mr. Aderibigbe A.O, also praised the seminar and called for regular sensitization programs in schools.

Prince Ajibolu Oke, Director of Youth Development, IPU, thanked the IPU leadership, partners, and traditional rulers for their support and participation.

Other dignitaries at the event included the Igboora Sector Commander of the FRSC, the Igboora Area Commander of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, representatives of Man O’ War, Mrs. Mojisola Adetoro, Hon. Adeniyi Adetona, the Federation of Igboora Students, teachers, and students from secondary schools across the town.

The seminar ended with a renewed call for sustained collaboration between government agencies, community groups, and families to protect Igboora youths from the dangers of drug abuse.