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Nigeria, EU and UNODC release first-ever National Drug Use Survey

Abuja, Nigeria, 29 January 2019 - The number of drug users in Nigeria is estimated at 14.4 per cent or 14.3 million people aged between 15 and 64 years according to the results of the National Drug Use Survey released today in Abuja. The data suggests that the prevalence of past year drug use in Nigeria is more than twice the global average of 5.6 per cent.[Read More]

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Sending the Right Message on Drug Use and Dependence

Sending the Right Message on Drug Use and Dependence

In the attempt to demystify and destigmatize drug use, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has developed an array of information, education and communication (IEC) materials to educate members of the general population and law enforcement officials across Nigeria on the nature of drug use and dependence as well as drug use prevention, treatment and care (DPTC).

Evidence-based sensitization activities can support the development and delivery of evidence- based policy and services contributing to improved drug treatment service uptake when targeting local leaders and practitioners.[Read More]

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UNODC, Interpol, US AFRICOM collaborate with Nigeria to fight piracy

Abuja, Nigeria - The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), in collaboration with Interpol and US AFRICOM, is revving up cooperation with the Nigerian Government to ensure early passage of the Anti-Piracy Bill currently before the National Assembly; even as a mock trial was simulated as part of capacity building support for national partners. The bill, which was prepared by the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, is designed to involve all the stakeholders in efforts to stave off piracy in the Gulf of Guinea.[Read More]

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