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Betting Epidemic: Oche Otorkpa Charges FG To Place Cigarette Like Hazard Warning by PublicHealthNig: 11:44am On Jun 21, 2020 |
Place cigarette-like hazard warning on all betting sites, Oche Otorkpa tells FG The Executive Director of Public Health Nigeria, Dr. Oche Otorkpa, has called on the Federal Government and its agencies, including the Federal Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Youth and Sports to, as a matter of urgency, consider the compulsory placement of public health warning labels similar to those on cigarette packs on all sports betting (online and offline) and gaming business websites in Nigeria and a compulsory sign-off for all online betters stating they understand the potential long term effects that gambling could have on their lives and the lives of their families. The public health practitioner warned that online betting addiction has escalated the mental health crisis in Nigeria, destroying lives and livelihoods, wreaking businesses and tearing families apart. The crisis according to him, is such that addicted parents rather play bet than pay school fees, leaving their children uneducated, malnourished and vulnerable. According to him, “today, it is not unusual to run into students of secondary and higher institutions who are begging on the streets because they used their school fees or tuition to play sports betting. The irony of this scheme is that while the promoters of these sports betting (online and offline) and gaming business sites smile to the bank, such cannot be said of their customers who slide deeper into penury, poverty and hopelessness. According to statistics, about 60 million Nigerians between the ages of 18 and 40 are involved in active sports betting. On average, these punters spend roughly ₦3,000 Naira every day on bets. Almost N2 billion is spent on sports betting daily in Nigeria, which translates to nearly N730 billion in a year. The get-rich-quick syndrome has exacerbated the gambling epidemic in the country, forcing many young people to think of short cuts to success. “Gambling addiction leads to other serious effects, including loss of jobs, failed relationships, and severe debt. Effects of gambling is often associated with mental health problems, including depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. “Studies have also shown that the warning label on cigarettes introduced by the US Government in 1965, which mandated that cigarette packaging include a warning that smoking cigarettes may be hazardous to health, significantly improved health indicators while smoking rates have dropped dramatically in the United States,” he said. https://www.publichealth.com.ng/betting-addiction-and-the-mental-health-crisis-in-nigeria/ 31 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Betting Epidemic: Oche Otorkpa Charges FG To Place Cigarette Like Hazard Warning by yomi96(m): 11:52am On Jun 21, 2020 |
Who be this efulefu? Who complain give u. I sabi plenty people wey don make am from betting.Mind your biz dr. Busy body na hin dey worry you. 69 Likes 8 Shares |
Re: Betting Epidemic: Oche Otorkpa Charges FG To Place Cigarette Like Hazard Warning by anibi9674: 12:08pm On Jun 21, 2020 |
Betting can cause depression. I remember the day I pack about 30 5min draw come stake 1k nai useless morata go score stock city within 2 min. The kind depression I enter that day I know no when I curse morata say en career for Chelsea go die. 95 Likes 6 Shares |
Re: Betting Epidemic: Oche Otorkpa Charges FG To Place Cigarette Like Hazard Warning by FlordFlorez(m): 12:34pm On Jun 21, 2020 |
Lolz! Over to u bet9ja fans. 5 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Betting Epidemic: Oche Otorkpa Charges FG To Place Cigarette Like Hazard Warning by johnmartus(m): 12:42pm On Jun 21, 2020 |
No government agency should talk about people business. Which company the bastard build. 36 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Betting Epidemic: Oche Otorkpa Charges FG To Place Cigarette Like Hazard Warning by sirblend: 3:02pm On Jun 21, 2020 |
Build more industries. Provide electricity. 61 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Betting Epidemic: Oche Otorkpa Charges FG To Place Cigarette Like Hazard Warning by Nobody: 3:02pm On Jun 21, 2020 |
Slawormir proeast GBOKASINCHA Iceberg3 wunt like this... All those guys are Heavy duty smokers Shout out to childofdoom 3 Likes |
Re: Betting Epidemic: Oche Otorkpa Charges FG To Place Cigarette Like Hazard Warning by philip0906(m): 3:02pm On Jun 21, 2020 |
Nonsense! Betting is for 18+ and Nigeria is NOT the only country where people gamble or bet. There are regulations around it in the country, both at the federal & state levels. They should channel that energy of placing a hazard warning on politicians, looters & government bandits. Ediots! 100 Likes 11 Shares |
Re: Betting Epidemic: Oche Otorkpa Charges FG To Place Cigarette Like Hazard Warning by salbis(m): 3:02pm On Jun 21, 2020 |
One of the most useless suggestions i have heard this 2020. Advise your useless government to alleviate the suffering of the teeming youths in the country. 18 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Betting Epidemic: Oche Otorkpa Charges FG To Place Cigarette Like Hazard Warning by majamajic(m): 3:03pm On Jun 21, 2020 |
It's there The warnings are there We are aware of it We are gambling responsibly 14 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Betting Epidemic: Oche Otorkpa Charges FG To Place Cigarette Like Hazard Warning by Yankee101: 3:03pm On Jun 21, 2020 |
Should be banned in Nigeria 12 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Betting Epidemic: Oche Otorkpa Charges FG To Place Cigarette Like Hazard Warning by YorubaKinging: 3:03pm On Jun 21, 2020 |
Satan is an unfortunate being 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Betting Epidemic: Oche Otorkpa Charges FG To Place Cigarette Like Hazard Warning by Nobody: 3:03pm On Jun 21, 2020 |
Haha The federal ministry of finance and budget planning warns that betters(gamblers) are liable to die broke. 54 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Betting Epidemic: Oche Otorkpa Charges FG To Place Cigarette Like Hazard Warning by rowland545(m): 3:03pm On Jun 21, 2020 |
Oluwa bless my hustle make my ticket enter.... Wat do u expect when der is hunger in the land...besides betting always warn that u should bet with money u can loose...that's wat bet responsibly stands for. People should be encourage to bet with money they can afford to loose... That was how a guy came with 20k to play visual last night...he lost 12k inside ...he was on the verge on collapsing when he now played....4-6 goals ...and he won 11k instantly with 200 naira...nah der I see the trough meaning of happiness... He was so happy ...we adviced him to save face and run with this one instead of loosing everything... The truth is if u don't play with sense...betting fit send u go village...especially visual...fear that thing its kills 33 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Betting Epidemic: Oche Otorkpa Charges FG To Place Cigarette Like Hazard Warning by adewumiopeyemi(m): 3:03pm On Jun 21, 2020 |
Provide job for the youth Most people are surviving through betting because there is no job And greedyness lead some people to depression in betting Before we abide with the rules Provide job for the youth People are suffering and dieing everyday 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Betting Epidemic: Oche Otorkpa Charges FG To Place Cigarette Like Hazard Warning by pyyxxaro: 3:03pm On Jun 21, 2020 |
They won’t still hear I know a Popular Pastor that is involved in the betting self 6 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Betting Epidemic: Oche Otorkpa Charges FG To Place Cigarette Like Hazard Warning by BCYemz(m): 3:03pm On Jun 21, 2020 |
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Re: Betting Epidemic: Oche Otorkpa Charges FG To Place Cigarette Like Hazard Warning by MANNABBQGRlLL: 3:03pm On Jun 21, 2020 |
Has the warning sign on the cigarette pack reduced smoking? Smokers don't even see that thing 38 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Betting Epidemic: Oche Otorkpa Charges FG To Place Cigarette Like Hazard Warning by Legalcriminal: 3:03pm On Jun 21, 2020 |
He should have include “Punters are liable to die young” Dem go still rush play am same way dem dey rush smoke without checking what dem write for the pack 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Betting Epidemic: Oche Otorkpa Charges FG To Place Cigarette Like Hazard Warning by SmartProf(m): 3:04pm On Jun 21, 2020 |
People engage in betting for different reasons best known to them, but just as in recent times some Nigerians have asked if other Nigerians know of anyone that have died of Covid 19 around them, I will also wish to know if there is anyone who has climbed up the very successful ladder of wealth and settlement just by betting. That should inform all those who don't have other plans to achieve success order than betting to have a rethink 18 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Betting Epidemic: Oche Otorkpa Charges FG To Place Cigarette Like Hazard Warning by majamajic(m): 3:04pm On Jun 21, 2020 |
Yankee101: Them force u ? 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Betting Epidemic: Oche Otorkpa Charges FG To Place Cigarette Like Hazard Warning by opalu: 3:04pm On Jun 21, 2020 |
Ok |
Re: Betting Epidemic: Oche Otorkpa Charges FG To Place Cigarette Like Hazard Warning by BlogRabbit: 3:04pm On Jun 21, 2020 |
Unfortunately this will not work How about trying to tell the same government to create job opportunities and also try to make people see other means of earning money. Local man cannot have another idea of #1000 investment other than trying his luck and seeing if bet could smile on him. Most times people get blessed through bets and most times people do not. This man is a � clown as far as I know 4 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Betting Epidemic: Oche Otorkpa Charges FG To Place Cigarette Like Hazard Warning by Baba1234: 3:05pm On Jun 21, 2020 |
Are we not all like a bomb waiting to explode?? Everyone has a habit that's has not possessed them yet , but the habit is waiting earnestly for the destruction....if someone warns u abt an habit please listen.. But a typical human being will never listen especially a Nigerian...lollz .. I nor dey hear word, I nor dey hear word, I nor dey hear word, I nor dey hear word, I nor dey hear word, I nor dey hear word The word devil dey play for people ear on repeat mode 1 Like |
Re: Betting Epidemic: Oche Otorkpa Charges FG To Place Cigarette Like Hazard Warning by DenreleDave(m): 3:05pm On Jun 21, 2020 |
What will Slawormir do if smoking is now l illegal? No we will protest this decision... Where are my fellow smokers, let's stage a protest 2 Likes |
Re: Betting Epidemic: Oche Otorkpa Charges FG To Place Cigarette Like Hazard Warning by Innocentchild(m): 3:05pm On Jun 21, 2020 |
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Re: Betting Epidemic: Oche Otorkpa Charges FG To Place Cigarette Like Hazard Warning by Johnson5258: 3:06pm On Jun 21, 2020 |
You will be surprised to see even educated people with White collar job betting. It's only the blessing of God that maketh rich without adding any sorrow. 10 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Betting Epidemic: Oche Otorkpa Charges FG To Place Cigarette Like Hazard Warning by Blacknote: 3:06pm On Jun 21, 2020 |
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