Renowned author, cultural advocate, humanitarian, and public intellectual, Chief Abiodun Oladimeji Lasile, has been honoured with the distinguished title of International Drug-Free/WADA Ambassador at a ceremony held today at Commerce House, Ibara, Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Chief Lasile, who holds the revered traditional title of Orunto Baalufe of Owu Kingdom, Abeokuta, is widely respected for his contributions to literature, youth development, cultural preservation, and humanitarian advocacy across Nigeria and beyond.
He is the Founder and Coordinator of The SixthSense Initiative and Sixth Sense Series Publications, organisations committed to literacy promotion, intellectual development, social advocacy, and nation-building through education and cultural consciousness. He also serves as the Chairman of the Association of Nigerian Authors and is a Founding Member of the Abeokuta Polo Club.
The conferment of the International Drug-Free/WADA Ambassador recognition is a testament to Chief Lasile’s unwavering commitment to moral advocacy, youth enlightenment, healthy living, and the promotion of a drug-free society. The honour further reflects his longstanding dedication to community development, ethical leadership, and constructive engagement with young people through literature, mentorship, and public discourse.
Speaking on the recognition, Chief Lasile expressed profound appreciation to the organisers and reaffirmed his commitment to advocating for a society where discipline, education, moral consciousness, and purposeful living remain central values.
“This honour is not merely a title, but a responsibility to continue speaking against substance abuse, social decadence, and moral decline while promoting enlightenment, culture, and positive living among the younger generation,” he stated.
The event attracted dignitaries, literary figures, community leaders, youth advocates, and stakeholders from different sectors who gathered to celebrate a man whose voice and service continue to inspire social transformation and cultural pride.
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