MTN Anti-Substance Abuse Programme

About ASAP

There is a high chance you know someone already caught up in the web of substance abuse and struggling to find their way out. To prevent first-time drug use which could lead to addiction among young Nigerians (age 10 – 25), MTN Foundation came up with the ASAP initiative.

Since 2019, the Anti-Substance Abuse Programme has been dedicated to engaging, informing and educating millions of young people on the menace of substance abuse as part of a plan towards creating a drug-free nation.

For the third consecutive year, MTN Foundation has held ASAP in commemoration of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (World Drug Day) on June 26. Through sensitization, advocacy walks, training and frank conversations the Anti-Substance Abuse Programme is rallying everyone to join the fight against drug abuse.

#ItsEveryonesFight

MTN ASAP Advocacy Walk Begins In:

The Agenda

Join the Fight Against Drug Abuse!

May 30 – June 9, 2022

Unplugged Training

Bringing together secondary school teachers in Kano, Oyo, and Rivers states for three days respectively to enlighten them on drug abuse. On completion of the training, they will return to their schools to serve as anti-substance abuse educators and advocates.

June 7 and 14, 2022

Quiz Competition

Twelve public secondary schools from six states will battle for first place in a virtual quiz competition as they show their awareness of the issue of substance abuse and its dangers.

June 25, 2022

Advocacy Walk

Starting out at Old Parade Ground and converging at Millennium Park, Abuja, the 8 KM advocacy walk will bring Nigerians together to fight against the menace of substance abuse.

June 26, 2022

World Drug Day

Themed, ‘Addressing Drug Challenges in Health and Humanitarian Crises,’ the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (World Drug Day) 2022 looks forward to raising awareness of the impact of the world drug situation and addressing the challenges.

June 27, 2022

National Stakeholders Conference

The annual national conference will be a platform for stakeholders in Government, regulatory agencies, traditional leaders, thought leaders, NGOs, public figures, and members of the public to deliberate on matters relating to substance abuse and profer solutions to emerging issues.

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