Tobacco & You

Hilda Dokubo about smoking in Nollywood: “Smoking in Movies is Bad”, says popular actress

The movie industry worldwide remains a powerful tool in the crafty hands of the tobacco multinationals. Smoking on set is portrayed as ‘cool’ and as the habit of the successful, the smart and movie heroes and heroines thus ensnaring viewers, especially impressionistic youngsters. The Nigerian booming movie industry christened Nollywood, is no less a culprit. Hilda Dokubo , popular screen diva, speaks on this menace, and as a youth mentor, she advises against it. LISTEN 

Pr Pat Utomi: “Tobacco Kills the Economy!”

The smoking habit hurts not only the person but also the economy. In this edition, Betty speaks to a very important personality:Professor Pat Utomi, frontline Nigerian economist, author, public commentator, TV host and former presidential aspirant. It is incisive, it is instructive. He tells youngsters, “Smoking is not for the REAL MAN”. LISTEN

The New Face of TOBACCO AND YOU: ERA Repackages, Expands Tobacco and You Radio Program)

Tobacco and You, the radio magazine program which seeks to acquaint listeners with information on the dangers of tobacco use, is being given a new look and reach by its producers.