Drug Harm Reduction Advocacy Network Nigeria - DHRAN

18/12/2025

Dhran Advocating for the Human Right of people who use drugs.: we Advocate for Drug Treatment centers,Harm Reduction, Naloxone distribution and NSP at community

17/11/2025

DHRAN Celebrates Continuity of Marwa’s Transformative Leadership at NDLEA

The Drug Harm Reduction Advocacy Network (DHRAN) warmly congratulates Brigadier-General Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd) on his well-deserved reappointment as Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

This renewed mandate is a clear testament to your exceptional leadership, unwavering commitment, and remarkable achievements in strengthening Nigeria’s response to drug trafficking and substance abuse. Your tenure has ushered in unprecedented reforms, record-breaking drug seizures, and a strengthened national resolve to protect our communities—especially the youth—from the harms of drug misuse.

DHRAN recognizes the NDLEA’s tireless efforts in advancing evidence-based prevention, enforcement, and public health interventions. We firmly believe that your continued leadership will further accelerate progress toward a safer, healthier, and more resilient Nigeria.

As partners in promoting drug harm reduction and safeguarding public health, we look forward to deepening collaboration with the NDLEA in advancing policies, community programs, and advocacy initiatives that place people, dignity, and wellbeing at the center of national drug control efforts.

Once again, congratulations on your reappointment. We wish you continued wisdom, strength, and success as you lead the Agency to greater heights.

Signed,
Drug Harm Reduction Advocacy Network (DHRAN)

05/11/2025

Last month, the House of Representatives, launched an investigation into the prevalence, regulation, and impact of illicit drugs, alcohol, and to***co in Nigeria. The ad hoc committee, chaired by Hon. Oluwatimehin Adelegbe, convened at the National Assembly to address public concern over rising substance abuse and weak enforcement systems. Stakeholders from regulatory bodies, law enforcement, health ministries, and civil society were invited to present data and recommendations to guide policy reform.

We participated in the session to ensure that the voices of people who use drugs, often excluded from national dialogue, were heard. Our submission called for a shift from criminalization to compassion, urging lawmakers to adopt rights-based and public health approaches. We emphasized how stigma, punitive laws, and exclusion from healthcare deepen the harms associated with drug use and recommended decriminalization, wider access to treatment, and legal protections for affected persons.

The hearing marked an important step toward evidence-based policymaking, with many acknowledging that punitive systems have failed to address Nigeria’s drug challenges. We remain committed to sustained engagement and advocacy, stressing that lasting reform will depend on inclusive participation and the government’s willingness to prioritize health, dignity, and human rights in national drug control policy. INPUD UNODC - United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime UNAIDS The Global Fund Society for Family Health, Nigeria Frontline AIDS Africanpud

01/11/2025

This International Drug Users Day, take a stand for understanding.
People who use drugs belong in care, in community, in hope.
Together, we can build a world where compassion leads the way.
INPUD

19/10/2025

Exciting moments captured at the recent Conference, where DHRAN was proudly represented.

At the conference, DHRAN shared educational and knowledge-based materials that highlighted its work, along with customized merchandise created by its members.

Each year, the INHSU Conference brings together activists, researchers, and delegates from around the world to exchange ideas, share evidence, and strengthen global harm reduction efforts. This year’s conference, held in South Africa, provided an important platform for dialogue on drug policy, health equity, and community-led responses to the needs of people who use drugs.

01/10/2025

Nigeria is 65 today. At DHRAN, our message is clear: independence must stand for equality, care, and justice for all. Freedom is not complete until everyone is protected. Happy Independence Day!

31/08/2025

The message is clear. Overdose is a preventable tragedy. Join us today on International Overdose Awareness Day to remember, to act, and to save lives.
International Overdose Awareness Day

31/08/2025

Today, on International Overdose Awareness Day, together with our members, we are raising awareness and acknowledging the lives lost to overdose, the grief of those left behind, and the urgent need for action to save lives.

31/08/2025

The real story is resilience cut short by stigma.
Overdose is preventable, not inevitable.
Stand with us: save lives, spread hope.
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27/08/2025

For many Nigerians who use drugs, seeking care can mean handcuffs instead of treatment. Earlier this month, DHRAN held a workshop to push for stronger protections.

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24/08/2025

In Nigeria, more than 14.3 million people use drugs, and about 3 million live with dependence.

What do you think about drug use and those affected? Share your views in a new survey by our partner National Human Rights Commission, Abuja, Corporate Affairs Department—your voice can help shape better policies.

To take part, scan the code on the poster or click this link: http://bit.ly/45QlZjQ

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This short survey aims to gather public opinion on drug use and potential policy changes in Nigeria. Your responses will help inform advocacy efforts and a study on drug decriminalization. All responses are anonymous and confidential. Estimated completion time: 5 minutes

21/07/2025

We honour with action, not silence.
Their lives spark our fight for rights.
No shame. No blame. Just power.
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