Panshak Stephen Dawap

Once lost in drug addiction, but now a beacon of hope. Sharing my story to prevent drug abuse and inspire recovery.

[Panshak Stephen Dawap @panshakd25]

🔥You want to know my Passion? 🔥
In the year 2018, I conceived a dream to safe as many people as I can with special emphasis on Children from drug and substance abuse in my state Plateau, Nigeria.
As someone who's life was almost ruined by substance abuse and now sober,

[Ninyar HOPE Foundation @NinyarHope]

Dear Parents,

= A child who knows their worth is less likely to seek acceptance from friends by engaging in destructive behaviors like drug abuse.
= Parents play a vital role in building that confidence which in turn protect the child.
Say No to drug abuse 🚭

[Ninyar HOPE Foundation @NinyarHope]

Dear Parents,

= Children need more than food, clothing, and shelter.
= They also need guidance, correction, encouragement, and moral direction. These can protect them from drug abuse.
= These are investments in their future.
Say No to drug abuse 🚭

[Ninyar HOPE Foundation @NinyarHope]

= Many children will face peer pressure one day.
= The question is whether the values they received at home will be strong enough to help them stand firm.
= Parents should be intentional about raising their children.
Say No to drug abuse 🚭

[Ninyar HOPE Foundation @NinyarHope]

Children may not always listen to what parents say, but they always observe what parents do.
They can easily imitate either good or bad behavior like drug abuse.
Good examples at home from parents often helps them make good choices in life.
Say No to drug abuse 🚭

[Ninyar HOPE Foundation @NinyarHope]

= A child who learns self-discipline at home is more likely to resist peer pressure outside the home.
= Character is one of the strongest defenses against drug abuse.
Say No to drug abuse 🚭

[Ninyar HOPE Foundation @NinyarHope]

= One of the greatest gifts parents can give their children is not wealth, but good values.
= Good values help children make wise decisions including staying drug free even when no one is watching.
Say No to drug abuse 🚭

[Ninyar HOPE Foundation @NinyarHope]

= Drug abuse prevention begins at home long before it begins in schools or communities.
= The values parents teach their children today will influence the choices they make tomorrow.
= Parents be intentional about raising your children.
Say No to drug abuse 🚭

[Ninyar HOPE Foundation @NinyarHope]

= Children do not automatically know right from wrong.
= They learn through the examples, guidance, and values they receive at home.
= A strong moral foundation can protect them from many dangers, including drug abuse.
Say No to drug abuse 🚭

[Ninyar HOPE Foundation @NinyarHope]

= If we truly care about children, we will not wait for them to make mistakes before we teach them.
= We need to guide them early, speak to them often, and protect their innocence while we still can.
Say No to drug abuse 🚭

[Ninyar HOPE Foundation @NinyarHope]

= Children deserve the chance to grow with clarity, guidance, and protection from harmful influences.
= Early sensitization about drug abuse is not fear, it is love expressed through education.
Say No to drug abuse 🚭

[Ninyar HOPE Foundation @NinyarHope]

15/06/2026

DAY 11 — MAIGEMU PROJECT 🇳🇬

Today, we visited 4 primary schools, equipping children with knowledge to make wise choices and stay drug-free. Prevention begins with early education.

[Ninyar HOPE Foundation @NinyarHope]

13/06/2026

I AM NOTHING WITHOUT GOD.

Humbled to receive an Award of Excellence in Youth and Community Development from my beloved Mhiship community.
From addiction to sobriety, God has turned my story into a mission to help others live drug-free lives.

Chief Panshak Dawap

[Ninyar HOPE Foundation @NinyarHope]

= We cannot wait until children are already exposed before we start teaching them about drug abuse.
= By then, it might be too late.
= Early conversations can prevent lifelong struggles.
Say No to drug abuse 🚭

[Ninyar HOPE Foundation @NinyarHope]

= Children trust easily, follow easily, and learn quickly.
= That is why drug awareness should not be delayed.
= If they learn early about the dangers of drug abuse, it can protect them for life.
Say No to drug abuse 🚭

[Ninyar HOPE Foundation @NinyarHope]

= Innocence is a child’s greatest strength, but also their greatest vulnerability.
= Without proper guidance, they can be easily misled.
= Early sensitization against drug abuse can save them from lifelong regret.
Say No to drug abuse 🚭

[Ninyar HOPE Foundation @NinyarHope]

= A child’s mind is like soft soil, it absorbs whatever is planted in it.
= We need to plant drug abuse awareness early so as to protect their future.
= Prevention is better and cheaper than trying to heal a broken life later.
Say No to drug abuse 🚭

[Ninyar HOPE Foundation @NinyarHope]

= No child wakes up wanting to abuse drugs.
= It often starts from ignorance, influence, or lack of early education.
= That is why we must speak to them early before the streets speak louder.
Say No to drug abuse 🚭

[Ninyar HOPE Foundation @NinyarHope]

Dear Final Year Student,

= The move from secondary school to tertiary school is exciting, but also risky.
= You will have more freedom than ever before.
= Please use it wisely.
= I made choices I wish I could undo, my prayer is that you never repeat them.
Say No to drug abuse 🚭

[Ninyar HOPE Foundation @NinyarHope]

Dear Final year student,
= Before you enter tertiary school, make a promise to yourself: no experimentation with drugs.
= Many addictions begin with “just once.”
= I know because I lived it.
= Choose discipline today so you do not fight regret tomorrow.
Say No to drug abuse 🚭

[Ninyar HOPE Foundation @NinyarHope]

= There is pressure that comes with growing up, pressure to belong, to feel accepted, to look “mature.”
= I gave in to the wrong influence and regretted it.
= You do not need drugs to belong.
= Guard your future for it is too valuable.
Say No to drug abuse 🚭