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VGADA Calls for Innovative Action as World Marks International Day Against Drug Abuse

Daily Dispatch June 26, 2026

The Vanguard Against Drug Abuse (VGADA) has called for renewed commitment to tackling substance abuse through innovative, evidence-based strategies as the world commemorates the 2026 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. In a message marking the global observance on

HEALTH

First Lady of Kogi State, Hajia Sefinat Ododo, meets beneficiaries of community-based drug rehabilitation program

Daily Dispatch November 13, 2025

Her Excellency, Hajia Sefinat Ododo, the First Lady of Kogi State, on Monday received beneficiaries of the Community-Based Drug Rehabilitation Program (CBDR-P) from Okene Local Government Area during an interactive session held at the Government House. The Community-Based Drug Rehabilitation Program, which commenced in July 2025, was initiated to provide

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Nigerian Youth Help Desk WhatsApp AI Chatbot Officially Launched to Empower Young Nigerians

Daily Dispatch November 6, 2025

In a significant stride toward youth empowerment and digital inclusion, the Executive Director of Vanguard Against Drugs Abuse (VGADA), Dr. Hope Omeiza, joined the Honourable Minister of Youth Development, Hon. Olawande Emmanuel Ayodele, to officially launch the Nigerian Youth Help Desk WhatsApp AI Chatbot. The innovative Help Desk, which has already handled over 5,000