The Nigerian Online Media Alliance (NOMA) is set to host a Media Practitioners' Capacity Building Programme on Thursday, June 25, 2026, in partnership with the International Society of Substance Use Prevention Professionals (ISSUP) Nigeria, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), and the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Yaba.
The one-day conference, themed “Responsible Media, Drug-Free Nigeria: The Journalist's Role in Prevention and Advocacy,” will take place at 10:00 am at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Yaba, Lagos.
It is organised to commemorate the 2026 United Nations International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, observed globally on June 26.
The training aims to equip journalists, editors, publishers, bloggers, broadcasters, and digital media professionals with practical tools to report ethically and accurately on drug abuse, substance use disorders, mental health, rehabilitation, and prevention strategies. Sessions will cover responsible reporting, fact-based storytelling, stigma reduction, prevention communication, and strategic advocacy.
Substance abuse remains a major public health and social challenge in Nigeria, especially among youth. Organisers say the media plays a critical role in shaping public attitudes, correcting harmful narratives, and promoting evidence-based prevention efforts.
Speakers will include experts in substance use prevention, mental health, public health advocacy, law enforcement, and journalism. Attendees will also discuss community-level responses to drug abuse and how the media can support national prevention goals.
NOMA Chairperson Theresa Moses emphasised the media’s influence on public perception and behaviour change.
“The media is more than a channel for information; it is a powerful force for education, advocacy, and social transformation.
“Through responsible reporting and strategic storytelling, journalists can help prevent substance abuse, support recovery efforts, and contribute meaningfully to building safer and healthier communities,” Moses said.
She added that media professionals must ensure drug-related reporting is accurate, balanced, evidence-based, and stigma-free, while spotlighting prevention, treatment, and recovery pathways.
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