Abiodun Adewale
The Lagos State Government has backed two endurance sports initiatives aimed at using physical activity to raise awareness about mental health and strengthen the campaign against drug abuse among young people.
The initiatives, championed by Olufemi Osinubi and Dare Akinrodoye, received the support of the Lagos State Sports Commission and the Ministry of Youth and Social Development during an engagement with the organisers on Tuesday.
Osinubi is leading the Race Against Drug Abuse campaign, through which he and a team of runners plan to embark on an ambitious run from Abuja to Lagos.
The proposed run follows a similar journey from Ibadan to Lagos recently completed by Osinubi as part of his campaign against drug abuse.
According to Osinubi, his advocacy through running began in 2024, with plans to expand the campaign beyond Lagos in collaboration with relevant government agencies, including the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency.
Akinrodoye, meanwhile,
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