Life Challenge Nigeria

Life Challenge Nigeria A leading non-profit providing substance use/addiction prevention and recovery services in Nigeria.

One message has consistently stood out from our conversations with individuals, families, and those working in the recov...
25/08/2026

One message has consistently stood out from our conversations with individuals, families, and those working in the recovery space: recovery services need to be affordable, sustainable, and accessible to the people who need them.

We recognise and appreciate the work being done by government, organisations, and professionals to strengthen recovery support in Nigeria. At the same time, our conversations continue to highlight the need for quality recovery services that are affordable and accessible to individuals and families.

At Life Challenge Nigeria, we have been working towards developing an innovative, context-relevant, faith-based approach to recovery support in Nigeria, with the aim of making quality services more accessible to individuals and families affected by addiction, supporting sustained recovery and reducing the risk of relapse.

Today, that work took another step forward as we welcomed a new member to our team.

We are grateful to have someone with the experience and commitment to contribute to this important work, and we look forward to the value they will bring.

We are glad to have them on board. There is work to do, and we are ready to get on with it.

INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY 2026Getting sober is only the beginning.For a young person coming out of substance use, recovery...
12/08/2026

INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY 2026

Getting sober is only the beginning.

For a young person coming out of substance use, recovery means learning how to live differently again. It can mean rebuilding trust, returning to school or work, repairing relationships and learning to deal with the things that once led to using.

That part of the journey matters.

At Life Challenge Nigeria, we work with young people in recovery because stopping substance use is not the end of the work. Young people need support as they rebuild their lives and find their way back into their families and communities.

Recovery is not always a straight line. Some days are good. Some are difficult. What matters is having the support to keep going.

This International Youth Day, we recognise young people who are choosing recovery and doing the hard work of starting again.

We stand with them.

Life Challenge Nigeria

Every person struggling with addiction has heard enough voices telling them who they've become.Recovery begins when some...
31/07/2026

Every person struggling with addiction has heard enough voices telling them who they've become.
Recovery begins when someone sees beyond the addiction and recognizes the person beneath it.
That's the hope we believe everyone deserves.

Over the past few weeks, we've been spending time in the communities where the Life Challenge Nigeria Community Recovery...
30/07/2026

Over the past few weeks, we've been spending time in the communities where the Life Challenge Nigeria Community Recovery Programme is taking place. We've been meeting people, listening, and learning more about the challenges many individuals and families are living with.

We're only just getting started, so we won't say too much yet. But we wanted you to know that we're encouraged by what we're seeing.

People are becoming more willing to talk about the challenges they're facing. Conversations that had been left unspoken are beginning to happen, and we're seeing trust begin to grow.

One thing has become clear. Recovery often begins quietly. It begins when someone feels safe enough to speak honestly, knows they will be treated with dignity, and begins to believe that life can be different.

For now, we'll keep those conversations private. The people we've met have trusted us with their stories, and we believe that trust should always come before publicity.

To everyone who has prayed for this programme, volunteered, encouraged us, or supported the work in any way, thank you. Your support is helping us stay present in these communities, and we're deeply grateful.

There is still much work ahead, and we'll share more when the time is right. For now, we simply wanted you to know that hope is growing.

Recovery is possible.

Every life transformed begins with someone willing to learn, serve and walk alongside others with knowledge, compassion ...
03/07/2026

Every life transformed begins with someone willing to learn, serve and walk alongside others with knowledge, compassion and hope.

We are delighted to celebrate the successful completion of the Foundations in Addictions Recovery (FIAR) Africa Stream – Cohort 2.

Developed by ISAAC International Substance Abuse and Addiction Coaltion and delivered through the ISAAC Africa Stream, FIAR brought together church leaders, counsellors, healthcare professionals, recovery practitioners and community workers from across Africa for biblically grounded, evidence-informed training that equips people to respond more effectively to addiction.

The impact of FIAR extends far beyond the virtual classroom. Participants are already applying what they learned in their churches, organisations and communities, and many more lives will be touched through the people they serve. Participant feedback reflected increased knowledge, greater confidence and a strong commitment to putting the learning into practice.

At Life Challenge Nigeria, we were honoured to support the successful delivery of the programme through participant administration, communication and certification coordination.

Our sincere appreciation goes to ISAAC International and ISAAC Africa for their vision and leadership; Mark Wood for his outstanding teaching; Mirha Bleasdale for her exceptional leadership and coordination; Ejikeme McBishops Ogueji, Training Engagement Lead, ISAAC Sub-Saharan Africa, for leading participant engagement and supporting programme delivery; the African facilitation team—Maria Ilugbuhi (Nigeria), Lazarous Mulanga (Zambia) and Sammy Ombisa (Kenya)—for their dedication and professionalism; Natasha A. for her excellent technical and digital learning support; and every participant whose commitment made this cohort such a success.

At Life Challenge Nigeria, we believe lasting recovery begins with equipped people and strong partnerships. We are grateful to have contributed to this important initiative and look forward to supporting more opportunities that strengthen addiction recovery across Africa.

The journey continues, and we look forward to seeing the seeds planted through FIAR bear fruit in the lives of individuals, families and communities across Africa.

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19/06/2026

Addiction is not just a personal struggle. It affects families, relationships, communities and futures.

This is why our work matters. Recovery is possible, but it begins when we stop looking away.

Five communities. Six months. One message: Recovery is possible.Over the next few weeks, Life Challenge Nigeria Communit...
18/06/2026

Five communities. Six months. One message: Recovery is possible.

Over the next few weeks, Life Challenge Nigeria Community Recovery Programme will begin one of our most ambitious community interventions yet, bringing hope, recovery, and practical support into five hard-to-reach communities.

This marks the beginning of a six-month journey of engagement, support, education, and recovery-focused intervention designed to walk alongside individuals, families, and communities facing addiction, trauma, and other life-controlling issues.

Over the years, we have witnessed people rebuild their lives, restore relationships, rediscover purpose, and achieve lasting recovery. These stories remind us that change is possible when people are met with compassion, practical support, and a community that refuses to give up on them.

Research and lived experience continue to show that recovery is strengthened through connection, hope, supportive relationships, accountability, and opportunities to build meaningful lives. That is why our approach is both evidence-informed and grace-based, recognizing the inherent dignity and worth of every person.

Over the next six months, we will be creating spaces for conversation, recovery support, family engagement, community education, and pathways to sustainable change.

We are encouraged by the growing community of people who are choosing to stand with us. To those who have recently committed to supporting this work, thank you. Your partnership is helping create new opportunities for hope, recovery, and lasting change in communities where they are needed most.

We invite you to be part of this journey.

• Pray for the communities we will serve.
• Share this message with your network.
• Volunteer your skills and experience.
• Partner with us through financial support to help expand our reach and impact.

Together, we can help create communities where recovery is possible, families are strengthened, and people are given the opportunity to build healthier and more hopeful futures.

The journey begins now.

Who's with us?

LIFE-LINE FROM RECOVERY #5Your past may explain you, but it does not define you.We've heard painful stories of loss, fa...
18/06/2026

LIFE-LINE FROM RECOVERY #5

Your past may explain you, but it does not define you.

We've heard painful stories of loss, failure, addiction, rejection, and disappointment. Yet we've also seen people build new futures despite difficult beginnings.

Looking back on his first months in recovery, one client reflected:

"When I first came into recovery, I wasn't sure anything could really change. I'd made the same promises so many times that I had stopped believing myself. I was tired of letting people down and tired of feeling like I was stuck in the same cycle.

For a long time, I felt like I would always be known for the things I'd done wrong. To be honest, that's how I saw myself too. I carried a lot of shame, and after a while it felt easier to accept that this was just who I was than to believe things could be different.

Over the past few months, though, I've started to see things differently. Not all at once, and not every day, but little by little. I'm having conversations I used to avoid. I'm showing up for responsibilities I used to run from. I'm learning that change is not about saying the right things. It's about making different choices when nobody is watching.

I still have difficult days, and I still have work to do. But these days, when I think about my future, I don't automatically assume the worst. For me, that's progress."

Your history is part of your story, but it does not get the final say.

LIFE-LINE FROM RECOVERY #4Healing takes time.Recovery is not a race. Lasting change is built through small, consistent ...
15/06/2026

LIFE-LINE FROM RECOVERY #4

Healing takes time.

Recovery is not a race. Lasting change is built through small, consistent steps. In a world that celebrates quick results, it is important to remember that meaningful healing rarely happens overnight.

One young person we supported in recovery once shared:

"One of the hardest parts of recovery was learning to be patient. I wanted to feel better immediately. I wanted my relationships to improve immediately too. I wanted my parents and siblings to start trusting me again as soon as I decided to change.

But I had to face the reality that my past behaviours had damaged trust and strained relationships. Even when I was making progress, they still saw me through the lens of my past. That was painful and frustrating.

Over time, I realised that trust is not rebuilt through promises; it is rebuilt through consistent actions. Looking back now, I can see that the real change happened gradually through the routines I built, the relationships I repaired, and the choices I made each day. Healing took time, and so did restoring trust."

For many people in recovery, this experience feels familiar. Some days will feel easier than others. There may be setbacks, challenges, and moments of doubt, but these do not erase the progress you have made.

Trust takes time to rebuild. Healing takes time to unfold. Real change is often happening beneath the surface, even when it is not immediately visible.

Be patient with yourself and with others. Trust the process, celebrate small victories, and remember that progress, no matter how slow, is still progress. With time, persistence, and support, lasting recovery is possible.

LIFE-LINE FROM RECOVERY #3The strongest people are not those who never fall.True strength is not measured by how perfec...
14/06/2026

LIFE-LINE FROM RECOVERY #3

The strongest people are not those who never fall.

True strength is not measured by how perfectly someone walks through life, but by their ability to rise after setbacks. Every setback and disappointment can become an opportunity to grow stronger and wiser.

This truth is reflected every day in addiction recovery. We have seen individuals who once struggled deeply with addiction go on to rebuild their lives and embrace lasting recovery. Their journeys remind us that strength is not found in never falling, but in finding the courage to rise again and keep moving forward despite the challenges.

Every step forward matters. Every time we choose to rise again, we grow stronger.

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S&S Plaza, Plot 35, Aliyu Makama Road, Barnawa Kaduna
Kaduna
800243

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Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00

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