FIRST NATIONAL SURVEY ON DRUG USE AND HEALTH
Act · Health
A Survey gathers data on drug use patterns and their health impacts in Nigeria. It targets policymakers, healthcare providers, communities, and development partners. This strengthens drug policy frameworks and improves public health outcomes.
What Is This Policy?
Nigeria's first comprehensive national survey on drug use patterns and their health impact, providing baseline data for drug policy and intervention planning.
Who Does It Target?
Policymakers, NDLEA, healthcare providers, communities, and development partners.
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Strengthen regulatory and policy frameworks, improve public outcomes, and ensure compliance with national and international standards.
Key Features
Framework Standards: Establishes clear standards and guidelines Compliance and Oversight: Provides compliance and monitoring mechanisms Public Benefit: Designed to protect public interest and improve outcomes
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active/Under implementation or legislative consideration Coverage: Nationwide Lead Agency: Relevant Federal Ministry or Agency
How to Access
Implemented through relevant government agencies. Guidelines and compliance information available through the responsible ministry or agency.
Impact & Metrics
Strengthens institutional, legal, and regulatory capacity in the relevant sector.
Official Resources
Website: nass.gov.ng Contact: Relevant Federal Ministry/Agency, Abuja
Legal Framework
Conducted under the authority of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Act and the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) Act. Operates within the framework of the National Health Act 2014, the National Drug Policy, and the NAFDAC Act. Aligns with UNODC World Drug Report methodology, the UN Statistical Division guidelines on household surveys, and the AU Plan of Action on Drug Control 2019-2023.