Blog #Nigeria

One of the main challenges in curbing drug abuse in Nigeria is the stigma associated with drug addiction. Many people who struggle with drug addiction are afraid to seek help because they fear being ostracized or discriminated against. To address this issue MSF and its partners are working to create safe and non-judgmental spaces where people can feel comfortable talking about their struggles with drug addiction.

The first student cult organization in Nigeria was registered in 1952 as a social-cultural club by the name of the National Association of Sea Dogs (Pyrates Confraternity). It was co-founded by Professor Wole Soyinka, the 1986 Nobel Laureate for literature, and six other students of Nigeria s premier university for reasons which represent the best of academic, social, and cultural ideals students will fight for in any civilized society.