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We walk extra miles of long distances to champion humanistic causes, charities & social advocacy. #Walk347 is our rallying cry! #LetsGoAgain!!

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In continuation of its campaign against drug abuse - War Against Drug Abuse (WADA), the National Association of Seadogs, Sancta Bermuda Deck (Enugu), in collaboration with Americana 1 Deck (Houston, Texas), and Blizzard Deck (Connecticut, Boston, Maine), visited the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency @ndlea_nigeria rehabilitation centre in Enugu to interact with the inmates in the facility.

Dr. Okechukwu Ogbodo, who represented the Deck Capoon, Oseloka Egbuchiem, disclosed that the visit was to “cap the association’s enlightenment campaign in the last 8 months on drug abuse".

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Today we celebrate the strength, resilience, and dedication of women everywhere

Your service, support, and leadership help keep our community strong. Thank you for everything you do.

Happy International Women’s Day. 🌍💜
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#HumanRightsDay @NASPC1952

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Dignity starts with a full stomach. Food isn’t a privilege — it’s a human right. 🌍✨

In partnership with Gratitude, a UK Charity & ⁦@NASPC1952⁩, we commemorate the World Human Rights Day 2025.
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The National Association of Seadogs embarked on an awareness campaign rally against drug abuse and homelessness in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency -
@ndlea_nigeria and the National Orientation Agency - @NOA_Nigeria

The public rally which kicked off on the streets of Kubwa took participants round major streets in the suburb of the FCT, with the active participation of other relevant agencies.

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World Mental Health Day 2025

Theme: Access to Services – Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies

Globally, mental health and psychosocial support are recognized as essential, especially during humanitarian emergencies and catastrophes like conflict, displacement, epidemics and natural disasters. These crises often cause psychological distress and contribute to long-term mental health issues. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that one in five people in conflict-affected areas will face a mental health condition. However, access to mental health services remains limited in many low- and middle-income countries like Nigeria.

In Nigeria, the scale of the challenge is stark. An estimated 20 million Nigerians live with mental health conditions, yet fewer than 10 percent of those who need care can access support. The number of psychiatrists and mental health practitioners is very low for a population of more than 200 million. Services are especially scarce in emergency and catastrophe circumstances, whether in conflict-affected communities, internally displaced person camps or natural disasters. Access to mental health services remains limited in many areas, and compounded by stigma and traditional beliefs which impedes on seeking help in times of crisis.

The National Association of Seadogs (NAS) joins the comity of nations and organisation on the occasion of 2025 World Mental Health Day to respond directly to these gaps, and advocate for access to mental health services in Nigeria. NAS-PC aligns with WHO goals and national mental health policy in pushing for accessible, affordable, and equitable mental health care and in supporting the protection and well-being of citizens.

The overall objective is to use today’s World Mental Health Day as a platform to raise awareness, engage communities and policymakers, and advance access to mental health services in Nigeria, especially in catastrophe and emergency contexts.

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Investment in mental health is investment in recovery. World Mental Health Day @Walk347 @NASPC1952

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NATIONAL CAMPAIGN AGAINST DRUG ABUSE & HOMELESSNESS

Nigeria faces a dual and escalating crisis of widespread drug abuse and growing homelessness, particularly among young people and vulnerable populations. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) reports that 14.4% of Nigerians (14.3 million people) aged 15–64 have used psychoactive substances, well above the global average of 5.6%.

Meanwhile, urban centres like Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, and Kano have seen a sharp rise in street-dwelling youths, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and the urban homeless, with limited access to shelter, rehabilitation, or mental health services.

Homelessness, driven by rapid urbanization, economic hardship, and insurgency, affects millions and exposes individuals to further abuse, hardship and stress-induced mental health conditions.

This campaign, themed “Pathways to Dignity”, will go beyond statistics to confront the human realities behind these crises, shifting public perception from stigma to support. By fostering empathy and understanding, we aim to build a more supportive environment for rehabilitation, recovery, and reintegration.

Combating drug abuse and homelessness also requires a national dialogue on socio- political accountability and citizens' welfare. The campaign seeks to catalyse that dialogue, demanding action from government and urging private organizations to fulfil their corporate social responsibility (CSR) in addressing these pressing issues.

The campaign aligns with several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including:
· SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being
· SDG 1 – No Poverty
· SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities
· SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities
· SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Join us on Saturday, October 4th, 2025 to address this escalating crisis in Nigeria.

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National Back-to-School Project

The NAS Street Child Project is an initiative of the National Association of Seadogs (NAS) instituted in 2013 to address the significantly high rate of out-of-school children in Nigeria with UNESCO and UNICEF statistics indicating that Nigeria accounts for 10.5 million of the 61 million “out of school children” worldwide as at 2013.

Determined to contribute its quota to humanity and makes a difference in the lives of these vulnerable children, NAS maintained that education was the key enabling factor that makes a great difference in children early life if they are exposed to education that help to energize their imagination.

Join our awareness campaign on Saturday, 4th October 2025

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For decades, the Pyrates Confraternity has stood at the forefront of Nigeria’s sociopolitical transformation - championing the rights of the disadvantaged and challenging oppressive regimes. From resisting military dictatorships in the 70s, 80s, and 90s to shaping democratic ideals today, we remain unwavering in our mission.

The struggle continues.
Are you motivated enough to #JoinHandsWithLikeMinds and be part of the legacy?
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Address by the National Association of Seadogs (Pyrates Confraternity) on the occasion of the #internationalliteracyday 2025

The cost of inaction is dire. Every child left uneducated today becomes a burden on society tomorrow. Literacy is more than the ability to read and write; it is the passport to economic participation, resilience against crime, and empowerment for citizenship.
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National Association of Seadogs Condemns Police Extortion, Commends IGP Egbetokun, Edo CP for Swift Justice

The National Association of Seadogs (Pyrates Confraternity) strongly condemns the reprehensible act of extortion carried out by six police officers against some of its members in the outskirts of Benin City who were returning from the 49th Annual General Meeting/National Converge of the association, which ended in Owerri, Imo State, on August 3.
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At 2025 Feast of Barracuda, Umalokun Deck of the National Association of Seadogs Honours Victims of 1983 Umalokun Massacre

In a solemn gesture, which stands as both a symbol of solidarity and a token of compassion from the confraternity and other concerned stakeholders, Umalokun Deck (Ughelli), in collaboration with Aqua Kanata Deck (Toronto, Canada) presented cheques to some of the families of the victims of the Umalokun Massacre.

The event which was overseen by the Capoon of the deck - Mr Clement Ikpedia and Area Mate 4, Mr Abel Idiomor underscores
a collective commitment to justice, healing, and the enduring preservation of human dignity in the face of profound loss and senseless violence.

The guest speaker - Dr Edwin Achugbue spoke on the topic - Preserving The Pyratical Legacy of the Pyrates Confraternity.
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The National Association of Seadogs (Pyrates Confraternity) invites you to “Art Ova Yap”, its maiden annual Art Exhibition.

This visual art showcase features the works of contemporary Nigerian artists exploring the themes of ‘Artvocacy’, Humanity and Egalitarianism. On display will be curated works from emerging & established artists that are active members of the confraternity.

The exhibition is part of the association's advocacy, activism and social impact work. It will take a deep dive and unearth how these artists are part of the art-vocacy, exploring their artistic pyrate minds, their output, and the impact their work has both on the association and the general public.

Opening: Thursday 31st July - Saturday 2nd August, 2025
Venue: Full Moon Hotel, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria.
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In a fusion of creativity and conscience, the National Association of Seadogs  (Pyrates Confraternity) has reaffirmed its dedication to social justice by launching its maiden art exhibition, Art Ova Yap, in Owerri, Imo State.

Held as part of the association’s 49th National Konverge and Annual General Meeting, the exhibition showcased powerful visual narratives crafted by talented members of the Confraternity many of them professional artists who used their work to spotlight issues of governance, inequality, and societal transformation.
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Political Defections Impeding Nigeria’s Democracy -Seadogs https://t.co/5ejhZ2xCXs