The Federal Government of Nigeria has appointed Artists Timi Dakolo and Mr Eazi as Anti-Tobacco lead campaigners. Saadatu Aliyu of the World Economic Forum’s Abuja Global Shapers Hub joins the duo.
Their appointment was announced by the Ministry of Health, on June 15th 2017 in Abuja. Their appointment is part of a six months national tobacco control communications campaign, and the artistes were commissioned to leverage on their influence with young Nigerians
The campaign is a follow up to the Minister of Health, Isaac Adewole’s announcement on zero tolerance to Tobacco in the country.
The Minister had during the World No Tobacco Day announced nine regulations in the Nigeria Tobacco Control Act 2015 to be enforced by the Federal Government.
The National Tobacco Control Act was signed into law in 2015 by former President Goodluck Jonathan.
According to the ministry’s statement, “The Tobacco-Free Nigeria’ campaign, aims to educate Nigerians on the NTC Act 2015 and raise awareness on the dangers of tobacco smoke.
“The campaign will leverage on social media and offline interactions to reach young Nigerians, especially second-hand smokers who need to be aware of the ban of smoking in public places and protect themselves.”
