Nigeria, Oct. 22 -- The Lagos State Government has backed two endurance challenges aimed at raising awareness about drug abuse and mental health issues, with organisers planning campaigns across several states.

The initiatives, led by Olufemi Osinubi and Dare Akinrodoye, received support from the Lagos State Sports Commission and the Ministry of Youth and Social Development during a meeting with the organisers on Tuesday.

While Mr Osinubi is using long-distance running to campaign against drug abuse, Mr Akinrodoye is deploying endurance activities to draw attention to depression, suicide and other mental health concerns.

The Director-General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Lekan Fatodu, said the initiatives demonstrated how sport...