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VGADA to Host World Mental Health Day Webinar on Addiction Recovery

Daily Dispatch October 4, 2026

The Vanguard Against Drug Abuse (VGADA) Specialist Rehabilitation Centres will host a virtual webinar to commemorate the 2026 World Mental Health Day, with a focus on addiction, recovery and the experiences of people who have lived through substance-use challenges. The webinar, themed “From

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Independence Day: VGADA Detox Centres Urges Nigerians To Prioritise Mental Health

Daily Dispatch October 1, 2026

As Nigeria celebrates its 66th Independence Day, VGADA Detox Centres has called for greater attention to mental health and stronger support for people seeking help. In a statement issued by its Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Hope Omeiza, the centre urged Nigerians to promote a society where people facing mental health and related challenges can […]

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Kogi Assembly Passes Bill to Establish Bureau of Substance Abuse and Rehabilitation

Daily Dispatch September 11, 2026

The Kogi State House of Assembly has passed a Bill seeking to establish a dedicated Bureau of Substance Abuse and Rehabilitation to strengthen the state’s response to drug and substance abuse. The passage of the Bill on Thursday, September 10, 2026, followed years of advocacy, legislative engagement, stakeholder consultations and technical discussions on the need […]

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NDLEA Honours VGADA for Sustained Support in WADA

Daily Dispatch August 14, 2026

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recognised the Vanguard Against Drug Abuse (VGADA) for its sustained commitment to the fight against substance abuse and addiction in Nigeria. The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the NDLEA, Gen. Buba Marwa (Retd.), presented a Certificate of Commendation to VGADA on Thursday, August 13, 2026, in recognition of […]

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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 Friday, the organisation joined stakeholders worldwide in commemorating the day

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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