A very warm welcome to the platform of the Lagos Regional Secondary Schools Model United Nations (LARSSMUN 2024) Conference. It is my distinct honor, as the Secretary-General, to send this message as we prepare, as representatives of member states of the United Nations, to tackle one of the most pressing challenges facing our global community.
LARSSMUN serves as a unique platform where young minds converge, armed with intellect, passion, and a shared commitment to fostering positive change. Our theme for this conference, “Addressing Drug Abuse and Risky Behaviors Among Young People,” underscores the urgency of the issues we aim to confront.
The consequences of drug abuse and risky behaviors among the youth are far-reaching and demand our collective attention. As aspiring diplomats and future leaders, you hold the potential to influence policies and frameworks that can reshape the narrative surrounding these challenges. This conference is not just an intellectual exercise; it is a call to action.
Our agenda transcends borders and calls for a holistic approach encompassing education, awareness, support systems, and international collaboration. Each of you, representing different nations and perspectives, brings a unique lens through which we can analyze, discuss, and propose comprehensive solutions.
As we embark on this journey, I encourage you to engage in constructive dialogue, to listen with empathy, and to collaborate passionately. The conference is more than the resolutions we will draft; it is about nurturing the seeds of leadership that lie within each of you.
I have every confidence that, through the exchange of ideas and the forging of alliances, we will emerge from this conference with a deeper understanding of the challenges at hand and a shared commitment to inspire change.
Your voices, ideas, and resolutions have the power to resonate far beyond the walls of our conference center. Let us seize this opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the discourse on drug abuse and risky behaviors among young people, and in doing so, contribute to the betterment of our global society.
Once again, welcome to the LARSSMUN 2024 platform. Let us, together, be the architects of positive change.
Thank you!
Oreoluwa Ogunjemiyo
(Holy Child College)
Secretary General, LARSSMUN 2024