The products of Moremi Youths Development Project 2020, on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, admonished secondary school students on the adverse effects of using hard drugs, and proper use of sanitary pads.
These crops of youngsters emerged during a recent leadership training, an initiative of the Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs Uzamat Akinbile Yussuf, some months ago.
The first port of call was Lagos Model Senior School, Meiran, where they sensitised teeming students in a large expansive hall within the school premises.
While addressing the students, one of the facilitators, Scientist Obi Arinze, said that the adverse effect of drug abuse is both physical and mental, as it does the body many harms.
"Today, more than 7 million people suffer from an illicit drug disorder, and one in four deaths result from illicit drug use. More deaths, illnesses and disabilities are associated with drug abuse than any other preventable health condition."
He noted that many people suffering from drug and alcohol addiction also have a higher risk of unintentional injuries and violence.
These drugs include Codeine, Tramadol, Crack, Rohypnol, Cannabis, Skunk and so on.
On menstrual hygiene, Vivian Ngozi, a Psychologist, took on the female students on proper handling of sanitary pads to ensure cleanliness during and after use.
"Learning about menstrual hygiene management helps to ensure cleanliness. Knowing what product or material to use, how often to change it, and having access to wash is very important", she emphasised.
The ambassadors donated items such as sanitary pads and toiletries to the students.
