2024 Say No To Drug Youth Conference was awesome, superb, fantastic
20th of June 2024 Say No To Drug Addiction Youth Conference have come and gone but what cannot be forgotten in a hurry is the success of the conference and the selfless sacrifice of Hon. Amb Buzopat Osigwe. She is indisputably a talented human being, she is so blessed! Inspirational wisdom she is there, acting, singing, authoring, intelligent, spirituality, Public Relations and humanitarian services too. What a woman ? What a wonderful? I just want to say to her thank you for all you do. I was there life and direct because I’m not too old to come and learn.
When I look at this lady called Buzopat, all I see is compassion, empathy, passion, commitment, dedication, determination, deep love for humanity and respect for everyone.
Truth will always be the truth, any time any day. The conference was simply fantastic, the schools were all on time, the speakers were on time, the hall was beautiful, students were eager to learn, the atmosphere was electric
Hon. Amb Buzopat Osigwe the convener and the president of Meljenstin Youth Empowerment Initiative NGO started by encouraging the students that they should never allow their background to make them put their backs on the ground, she encouraged them to listen attentively to the reputable speakers, and understand that they were created for a purpose, born to make a difference, the game changers, the record breakers and the solution providers. Yes she went on to say that they are the future glory of this nation and should never allow drugs change their destinies and make them settle for less. She concluded by telling them that they are working in progress and like a device they are booting.
.. infact Hon. Amb Buzopat was just zealous about adding value and indeed she does that effectively, efficiently and effortlessly always.
The Nigerian Drug enforcement agency were on ground with their team headed by Amaechi Stella who spoke on Drug Abuse and it’s consequences amongst the youths. She took her time to educate the youths on what drug addiction is all about, the effects and the causes. The audience couldn’t get enough. The conference was superbly wonderful.
The next speaker Lady Mrs Ngozi okonkwo aka NGEE spoke on how the drift can be reversed, she was practical with clear examples, she told them that they have a responsibility not to only discover their purpose in life but to fulfill it because there is greatness in them that a romance with drugs will bury forever.
Mr Marcel Anyanwu who is a chief strategist himself spoke on self worth and substance use disorder among youth. He made everyone to understand that there should be level of precaution because every choice has consequences and can make and mar them, he buttressed it by saying that it’s only men who are masters of them selves that becomes easily masters of others. He took the whole audience on a journey of truth and gave each school present two of his books.
It was indeed back to back of powerful educative, informative, correctional, inspirational and youth conference
Following up was Hon. Sally Mbaso Robert who took the youths up on Emotional Intelligence, she cracked the topic and made the audience realise that one can be intelligent and will not be acting intelligent, she emphasized on temperance which is the ability to moderate or control their appetites, emotions and attitude because it will give them the capacity to resist temptation to Say No To Drug Addiction no matter the attraction.
Wow what a day, the next speaker Mr Sabir Khan took the audience from another angle and direction, he spoke on how to manage friends on drugs, he told them his experience when he came to Nigeria from Pakistan and how friends could change the narrative for who is not paying attention. He told them that capital NO is the way to Go.
All you can see were excited students who are writing and writing and writing, you will appreciate the convener because it was indeed a compact event.
The next speaker Amb. Ifeoma Okeke Ozzude spoke on entertainment and drugs, she educated them on what confidence can do in the life anyone, she told them to believe in them selves because no one can introduce you to drugs when you are sure of your self, she gave examples of what drug have done to so many known faces and told them that this truth will separate them from the bad influences.
The final speaker Barr. Imma Amaka Mbaso spoke on the similarities between drug and gambling, she elaborated the dangers of starting any of the two. She created the mental picture of how not speaking out can ruin life because a closed mouth is a closed destiny.
MC Pato was on the microphone, Real One the artist entertained the audience, DJ Simao was on his element.
Certificates of participation was given to the students with refreshments.
Looking at the brochure that was given to everyone, one will see clearly that there were no sponsors so one wonders how Hon. Amb Buzopat Osigwe does this magic especially with the current economic situation, it is clear from her never say never spirit that this assignment was clearly given to her by God Almighty. Gifts were shared, exercise books given, interview on drugs were made available.
I won’t end my write up without bringing some of the schools that attended the Youth Conference. City pride secondary, Dr Soyemi memorial Secondary school, Paraclete college, New Fountain, St Jude Secondary school, De Basic Innovation school, No Limits School , Kabr college etc some of them sent these feedback.
“We want to appreciate Hon AMB Buzopat Osigwe for today’s conference , God bless and reward you. Athens School “
” A big ‘thank you’ to Hon Amb Buzopat Osigwe, all the facilitators and the entire organizers of today’s “SAY NO TO DRUG ADDICTION” Conference. We promised to extend all we have learnt today to other students that could not be physically present at the conference. God will reward your sacrifices of love to humanity and your efforts will yield positive results in Jesus name. Amen.
From Paraclete College”
“Awesomeness. Superb. So well organized. God bless you Boss for all you do. Grateful heart. From De basic innovation school and No Limits School”
“Congratulations Hon. Amb. Buzopat Osigwe on the success of your well packaged Conference tagged “Say No Drug Addiction”.
My students are highly APPRECIATIVE and EXCITED to grace the event.🤣😂😂👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏🍾🍾🥂🍾🍾 St Jude Secondary school “
Everyone that attended the conference both from the streets, associations and from different work places all had joy and grateful they didn’t miss the opportunity.
Hon. Amb Chibuzo Mbaso Patrick Osigwe expressed gratitude to everyone that attended and to the very very few who God touched to support her in their little ways. She said that even a dime makes her happy. Healthfarm bababeefroll and Rockview hotel thank you so much.
