Behaviour Development and Transformation Coach, David Folaranmi, has trained students and educators in more than 30 schools on drug abuse prevention and avoidance.

This is part of his efforts to help young people make informed choices and develop healthier behaviours.

Folaranmi, who has spent the past eight years working on prevention, recovery support, leadership development, family education and youth transformation, said lasting transformation begins with understanding behaviour.

Through the David Folaranmi Foundation, Live Free Renewal Center and Live Free Consultancy Services, he works with schools, communities, government institutions, faith-based organisations and corporate environments to promote behaviour change.

His programmes have reached more than 5,000 young people, parents and professionals through speaking engagements, training and prevention programmes.

According to him, addressing destructive behaviour requires more than advice, stressing the need for structure, support, healthier environments and skills that enable people to make better choices consistently.

He encouraged families, schools and institutions to focus on awareness, prevention and development rather than relying primarily on shame and reaction when problems emerge.

He also delivered a TEDx keynote to more than 300 young people and led the training of 150 Youth Peer Advocates through the NEDC EEF Programme in Gombe State.

Folaranmi has served for three consecutive editions as Chief Speaker and Lead Facilitator for the Lagos Boys Initiative’s Say No to Drugs campaign.

In 2022, he was invited to the Presidential Villa during the United Nations International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, reflecting his involvement in drug prevention conversations.

Folaranmi disclosed that he is using his personal experience, professional expertise and various platforms to help individuals, families and organisations understand behavioural patterns and work towards lasting change.

He noted that his work is anchored on the belief that changing behaviour can help change the direction of people’s lives and futures.