Bola Abimbola: “I Draw The Line On Things That Can Destroy Lives”
The Executive Director of Savannah Center for Diplomacy and Development, Bola Abimbola, popularly known as Sir. Bola, has sparked conversations online after speaking strongly against rising social vices among young people.
In a post shared on his Facebook page, he condemned trends such as hook-up culture, rape, internet fraud popularly known as Yahoo-Yahoo, money rituals, and substance abuse, describing them as dangerous paths capable of destroying lives and society.
Abimbola stated that he would never tolerate such behaviours from his children or wards, stressing that some societal trends currently being normalised should not be accepted under any circumstance.
While noting that he does not support violence, the Savannah Center boss insisted that he draws a firm line when it comes to issues capable of ruining the future of young people.
He particularly expressed concern over the growing exposure of teenagers to substance abuse, warning that introducing minors to drugs and harmful substances should never be excused as modern or “woke” behaviour.
According to him, his position is deeply connected to years of policy advocacy and firsthand experience working on issues related to substance abuse and youth protection.
Abimbola revealed that for more than five years, he has actively participated in advocacy efforts, policy development, and legislative engagements aimed at combating substance abuse and its effects on families and communities.
The post has since generated reactions online, with many Nigerians agreeing that society is gradually becoming too tolerant of behaviours that were once openly condemned.
Nworisa Michael's Blog views the statement as a reflection of growing concerns among parents, community leaders, and youth advocates over the increasing rate of social vices affecting young people across the country.
