Comr. Gbone Kome Awala Leads FADF On Anti-Social Vices Sensitization Campaign in Ugbuwangue Schools

As part of its ongoing commitment to youth development and social reorientation, the Female Activists Development Forum (FADF) has carried out an impactful school sensitization campaign in Ugbuwangue, Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State.

The outreach program, which focused on educating young students about the dangers and long-term consequences of negative social vices, was held at Yowuren College, Ugbuwangue, and Basic Secondary School, Ugbuwangue.

Leading the delegation were prominent members of the Forum, including Comr. Awala Gbone, Comr. Uwale Tedeye, Mrs. Betty Dudun, and Miss Atirene Tuoyo. The team was supported by youth development advocates from the Not Too Young To Lead (NTYTL) Initiative and Next Gen movement.

Guest speakers at the event included Mr. Ehis and Mr. Hakeem of the Not Too Young To Lead (NTYTL) Initiative, as well as Mr. Toju Ogharandukun of Next Gen, who delivered powerful presentations aimed at reshaping the mindset of students toward responsible living and leadership.

During the interactive sessions, the speakers addressed pressing social challenges confronting young people today, including drug abuse, cultism, violence, prostitution, and the overwhelming pressure from negative peer influence. The students were enlightened on how involvement in these vices could derail their education, damage their future prospects, and harm their families and communities.
Comr. Awala Gbone, speaking on behalf of FADF, emphasized that early education and value orientation remain critical tools in combating social decay. She encouraged the students to prioritize their academic pursuits, choose friends wisely, and develop self-confidence that would enable them to resist harmful influences.

Other speakers reinforced the message that young people are not just leaders of tomorrow but stakeholders of today. They urged the students to channel their energy into positive ventures such as education, skills acquisition, sports, and community service, rather than activities that could jeopardize their lives.
The program featured engaging question-and-answer sessions, where students openly shared their concerns and received practical advice on navigating real-life challenges. School authorities commended FADF and its partners for bringing such a timely and necessary intervention to their institutions.
The sensitization campaign forms part of FADF’s broader mission to promote responsible youth behavior, gender advocacy, and community development across Delta State.

With the success recorded in Ugbuwangue, the Forum has hinted that more schools will soon benefit from similar engagements as it continues its grassroots mobilization against social vices.

The next visit, according to the organizers, is already in the pipeline as the movement gains momentum.