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- 31 May 2022
MTN Foundation Calls for Collaborative Fight Against Substance Abuse, Unveils ASAP 2022 ActivitiesMTN Foundation Calls for Collaborative Fight Against Substance Abuse, Unveils ASAP 2022 Activities
It’s no news that substance abuse is a major public health, social and individual problem and is seen as an aggravating factor for economic crises. A 2019 report by the United Nations Office on Drugs…
- 1 Mar 2019
MTN Spearheads Intervention to Combat Substance Abuse
In furtherance of the drive to curb the increasing rate of substance abuse in Nigeria, MTN Nigeria, under the Anti Substance Abuse Programme (ASAP) led a multi sectoral roundtable on the substance…
- 23 Jul 2024
ASAP 2024: 5 Key Highlights From Annual Anti-Substance Abuse Initiative
In Nigeria, the battle against substance abuse continues to be a critical issue affecting public health and social stability, particularly among the youth. Recognising the urgency of this challenge,…
- 3 Jun 2019
Rivers and Imo States Join the Fight Against Substance Abuse As MTN ASAP Continues Across Nigeria
After impacting thousands of lives around the country with the Lagos phase of the multi-stakeholder initiative - the MTN led Anti Substance Abuse Programme has berthed the Eastern leg of the campaign…
- 13 Jun 2024
MTN Foundation Rallies Stakeholder to Combat Substance Abuse in Nigeria
In its efforts to curb the menace of substance abuse, the MTN Foundation, through the MTN Anti-Substance Abuse Programme (ASAP), recently convened a stakeholder conference in Lagos to address the…
- 10 Jun 2026
ASAP 2026 Expands Anti-Substance Abuse Campaign as VP Shettima Backs MTN Foundation Initiative
MTN Foundation has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling substance abuse among young Nigerians through stronger stakeholder collaboration, education, and community engagement as it convened a State…
- 28 Jul 2019
Anti-Substance Abuse Programme (ASAP) Wraps Up First Phase In Kano State
Health experts and partner organisations, led by MTN Nigeria, have concluded the pilot phase of the multi-stakeholder intervention in the fight against substance abuse among youth in Nigeria. After…
- 24 Jun 2024
MTN Foundation Leads Successful Anti-Substance Abuse Advocacy Walk in Lagos
The MTN Foundation, through its Anti-Substance Abuse Programme (ASAP), recently held an advocacy walk in Lagos aimed at raising awareness and combating drug abuse. The walk started at the NDLEA…
- 24 Jun 2021
MTN Leads Conversation on Substance Abuse with “Drug Convos”
MTN Nigeria will be commemorating the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking with conversations about the prevalence of substance abuse among Nigerian youth. The telecom…
- 26 Jun 2019
MTN Nigeria, NDLEA and Others Unite To Fight Substance Abuse in Nigeria
MTN, Nigeria’s leading ICT Company has partnered with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to host the national conference for the Anti-Substance Abuse Programme (ASAP). The conference…
- 10 Jun 2022
MTN Foundation Holds Quiz Competition, Urges Students to Shun Substance Abuse
In line with its fight against substance abuse among Nigerian youths, the MTN Foundation in partnership with National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) held the first edition of its Anti Substance…
- 10 Jul 2025
MTN Foundation Hosts Stakeholders to Tackle Rising Drug Abuse Among Youth
MTN Foundation hosted its annual Anti-Substance Abuse Programme (ASAP) Conference on July 9, 2025, at the MTN Rooftop in Ikoyi, Lagos, bringing together stakeholders from government, healthcare,…
- 2 Jul 2024
MTN Foundation Rallies NDLEA, UNODC to Combat Substance Abuse @ Multi-Stakeholder Conference
In a collaborative effort to combat substance abuse through prevention, MTN Foundation, NDLEA, and UNODC came together for a multi-stakeholder conference in Abuja. The event saw key government…
- 19 Jul 2024
A Look into the Fight Against Substance Abuse in Nigeria with ASAP
Substance abuse remains a pressing issue across the globe, with profound implications for public health, social cohesion, and economic stability. In Nigeria, the statistics are clear: approximately…
- 19 Dec 2018
MTN Launches ASAP to Curb First Time Drug Usage and Addiction
MTN Nigeria in collaboration with a consortium of stakeholders has launched an initiative called ‘ASAP’ (Anti Substance Abuse Programme), aimed at discouraging substance abuse in the country. …
- 25 Jun 2020
MTN Collaborates With Netng to Create Awareness About Drug and Substance Abuse
MTN, Nigeria’s leading telecommunications company, will be commemorating the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking with an unfiltered conversation about the increasing…
- 28 Nov 2025
How MTN, NDLEA and UNODC Are Arming Nigeria’s Youth Against Drug Abuse
The grand finale of the 2025 MTN Anti-Substance Abuse Programme (ASAP) National Quiz Competition was more than a celebration of youthful intellect; it was a stark reminder of a pervasive national…
- 27 Jun 2022
MTN Foundation Partners NDLEA, UNODC, to Host Conference on Substance Abuse
As part of the organization’s commitment to ensuring a drug-free society, the MTN Foundation partnering with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and United Nations Office on Drugs hosted…
- 1 Jul 2025
MTN Foundation, NDLEA, UNODC Unite in Abuja Against Substance Abuse
As part of activities commemorating the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the MTN Foundation, in partnership with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency(NDLEA) and the…
- 1 May 2019
Toyin Saraki Reiterates Call For More Advocacy around Substance Abuse
Toyin Saraki, wife of Nigeria’s Senate President and Healthcare philanthropist has called for more advocacy around substance abuse and support for mental health practitioners in the country. …
- 25 Jun 2023
Nasarawa School Emerges Best in MTN ASAP Quiz Competition
PTA/NADP International College, Lafia, Nasarawa State has emerged victorious at the MTN Foundation Anti-Substance Abuse Programme (ASAP) Quiz Competition for secondary schools. L-R: Secretary,…
- 23 Jun 2025
MTN, Lagos Govt, NDLEA Champion Drug Prevention in Lagos Advocacy Walk
Hundreds of Lagos residents, civil society groups, and government agencies took to the streets on Saturday, June 21, as part of the 2025 Anti-Substance Abuse Programme (ASAP) advocacy walk,…
- 17 Jun 2022
Funtaj International School Emerges Winner of MTN ASAP Quiz Competition
Funtaj International school has emerged winner of the MTN Anti Substance Abuse Programme (ASAP) Quiz Competition, which took place on Tuesday, 14 June 2022. The competition was organized in…
- 4 Jul 2024
Tinubu Supports Fights against Drug Abuse at the ASAP Conference
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Brig Gen Mohammed Buba Marwa (NDLEA Chairman/CEO), and Odunayo Sanya (MTN Foundation Executive Director) have joined forces to combat substance abuse in Nigeria. They…
- 17 Jun 2026
MTN Foundation Commits N32Bn in Projects across Nigeria
The MTN Foundation has disclosed that it has committed more than N32 billion to social intervention programmes across Nigeria. It said over 32 million people benefited from the scheme since its…
- 14 Jun 2023
Why We’re Partnering MTN Foundation on the ASAP Quiz Competition - Director, NDLEA
A 2018 Drug Use survey conducted by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) revealed that about 14.3 million Nigerians aged between 15 and 64 have used psychoactive substances. The…
- 6 Jul 2026
A New Blueprint - How Strategic Collaboration is Rewriting the Narrative on Youth Drug Abuse
By Odunayo Sanya, Executive Director, MTN Foundation Leadership, in its truest essence, is not about the titles we hold or the executive seats we occupy; it is about the responsibility we assume for…
- 26 Jul 2023
Lagos Ministry of Education Commends Unplugged Training Initiative by MTN Foundation
Ronke Matuluko, deputy director, Ministry of Education Lagos, says that the Unplugged training program by the MTN Foundation, will go a long way in impacting students in high drug zones in Lagos.…
- 4 Aug 2024
CSI Initiatives: MTN Invests N2.6bn in Commitment to Bridging Digital Divide in Nigeria
In its commitment to fostering social inclusion and driving digital transformation across Nigeria, MTN Nigeria, through its foundation, has announced a significant investment of N2.6 billion towards…
- 25 Jun 2026
MTN ASAP Enugu Stakeholders' Conference Rallies More Action Against Youth Drug Abuse, Unveils N33Bn ASAP Impact
In a renewed push to confront the rising tide of drug abuse among Nigerian youth, stakeholders converged on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at the ICC Dome, Enugu, for a State Stakeholders' Engagement…