Helena Nelson Ikoi said she believes many young Nigerians no longer enjoy ordinary social outings because they have allegedly become accustomed to using hard drugs, making regular hangouts seem uninteresting.
According to her, the trend is becoming increasingly widespread and is having a negative impact on many people. She also urged those who have not been drawn into drug use to stay away from it.
Sharing her thoughts, she wrote:
“A lot of your friends do not enjoy regular hangouts anymore, not because of stress or the state of the country, but because they’re doing hard drugs and regular fun is now boring. It’s really getting out of hand the way night spaces are being overrun with drugs.
“I have turned down a lot of people offering to buy me expensive ‘white powder,’ and when I ask them to send me the money instead so I can invest in my business, I get a cold shoulder.
“People will willingly spend millions for you to join them on crack, coke and ice, but giving you those same millions to better your life or grow your business is where they draw the line.
“Which is why I’m always advising people, especially young women, to be more self-aware. Peer pressure will only bring you harm in most cases. Learn to say NO.”
