MTN Asap

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
The Agenda

Join the Fight Against Drug Abuse!

June 5-8, July 3-8

Unplugged Training

Bringing together secondary school teachers from the six geo-political zones for a training that enlightens them on drug abuse. The teachers are expected to become anti-substance abuse advocates, who will train their students and other teachers upon completion of the programme.

June 6-7, June 23 (Finals)
Quiz Competition
Eighteen public secondary schools from six states will battle for first place on the anti-substance abuse quiz competition as they show their awareness of the issue of substance abuse and its dangers.
June 20-21
Sensitization/Drug Education & Drama Troupe
The eighteen secondary schools that participated in the quiz competition will be involved in creating awareness about the menace of substance abuse among students, teachers, and other young adults.
June 24

Advocacy Walk

The advocacy walk which will be starting out at the NDLEA Lagos State Command, Gbagada will bring Nigerians committed to fighting the menace of substance abuse together.
June 26
Stakeholders Conference
The annual national conference slated to hold at Abuja 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 proffer solutions to emerging issues.