Drug prevention & mental health · Lagos
Classroom books approved by the Lagos State Ministry of Basic & Secondary Education, parent sessions and staff training, delivered by a substance use and mental health professional with over two decades in the field.
Approved for Lagos classroomsLagos State Ministry of Basic & Secondary Education
Reviewed & recommendedNERDC and NDLEA (Let's Talk About Drugs)
Approved to train school staffLagos State Ministry of Education, 2023
Internationally trainedColombo Plan Universal Treatment Curriculum, 221 credit hours
Why prevention, why now
They arrive as sweets, herbal mixtures and harmless-looking sachets, and they are traded through phones. Schools and parents are the first line of defence, and they need practical tools, not just warnings.
Source: Drug Use in Nigeria 2018, National Bureau of Statistics, CRISA and UNODC.
For schools
Every package starts with Ministry-approved books and can grow into staff training and parent engagement. Private, mission and faith-based schools across Lagos.
Package 1
For schools adding prevention to next session's booklist
Bulk pricing for 100+ copies
Package 2
For heads, teachers and counsellors
Quoted by staff numbers
For schools that want students, staff and parents covered
Quoted per school
The Brainiacs Club
"So nobody feels inferior or useless, and nobody thinks they need harmful drugs to become smart."
A student-led club with a teacher sponsor, meeting weekly or every other week for 30–45 minutes during an existing club period. It turns a one-time read into a habit, and it gives children who have been labelled "dull" a place to prove otherwise.
Now enrolling founding pilot schools for the coming term.
For parents
A practical session for PTA meetings, church and mosque fellowships and parent groups. Parents leave knowing what to look for and what to say.
For employers
For HR managers, safety leads and business owners who want a clear policy and a fair way to support staff.
The books
₦6,000
₦6,000
For parents · coming soon
Join the waiting list and we will tell you when each title is ready.
The emergency wake-up call every parent needs.
Coming soon
True stories from the hidden drug crisis: when parents discover the children they never knew.
Coming soonWhat every parent must know about the new psychoactive substances reaching Nigerian teenagers.
Coming soonOur work in pictures
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Colloquium on the State of Drug Abuse and the Youth, organised by 360 Mind-Matters International in partnership with the Institute of Professionals in Substance Use Disorder Recovery of Nigeria (IPSUDRON). Thursday, 23 May 2024, at the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), Yaba, Lagos. Theme: Confronting the New Frontiers of Substance Abuse and Crime: Protecting Our Young People/Students and Communities from the Twin Threats.
Speakers from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, NDLEA, NAFDAC, the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research and the Lagos State Government addressed a full hall of students and NYSC corps members.
Sessions with parents at a school PTA forum and with members of a church congregation in Lagos.
Workshops for the associations of secondary school principals and primary school headteachers in Lagos, and capacity training funded by the U.S. Department of State.
Olakunle Babalola with national and regional figures working on drug control, policing and public health.
About the Author
Olakunle is a seasoned public health professional with over two decades of experience in substance abuse prevention, addiction recovery, and mental health advocacy. His deep passion for advancing best practices in public health led him to pursue a Master's degree in Public Health (MPH), equipping him with advanced knowledge to strengthen prevention and treatment efforts.
He serves as the Executive Director of the International Society for Prevention of Substance Abuse & Crime (ISOPSAC), where he leads strategic initiatives to reduce drug use, combat crime, and empower at-risk youth. He is also the Founder of 360 Mind-Matters International, a social impact organisation dedicated to promoting holistic mental wellness, cognitive development, and brain health education for young people across Africa and beyond. Olakunle is a beneficiary of the Universal Treatment Curriculum Training for Addiction Professionals, funded by the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), U.S. Department of State.
He is also a Professional Member of the International Society for Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP) and the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH). Through The Brainiacs, Olakunle hopes to inspire every child to discover the limitless power of their mind and take charge of their own future.
Questions schools ask
Yes. Both books went through Lagos State Ministry review for the class levels listed: Basic 4–6, JSS 1–3 and SSS 1–3. Let's Talk About Drugs was also reviewed by NERDC and NDLEA. The drug information is written for young readers and focuses on protection, not shock.
Books work best when they are used. Whole-School schools get staff training, a parents' session and help setting up a Brainiacs Club, so the message continues after the first read.
The book is built on well-established research on growth mindset (Carol Dweck) and on how labels shape children's achievement (the Pygmalion effect). There is no independent study of the book itself yet. We are collecting feedback from founding pilot schools and will share results as they come in.
You receive a written proposal and an invoice from 360 Mind-Matters International, a company registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission. Bulk orders are confirmed with a 50% deposit, with the balance due on delivery.
Yes, anywhere in Lagos. Sessions outside Lagos can be arranged; ask us about dates and travel.
Get in touch
Tell us your school or organisation, how many learners, parents or staff, and the date you have in mind. We reply within two working days.
