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Currently, cannabis (ganja, igbo, etc...) is illegal in Nigeria, yet our country ranks as the third-highest consumer globally with 14% of adults using it regularly according to leafwell. This creates an interesting paradox worth exploring, especially given the economic situation, unemployment, and global approaches to cannabis legalization, as well as reported health benefits.

Cannabis farming currently provides livelihoods for many rural families, creating high prices and profit margins. Incredible tax revenue for the government is legalised. We have a minimum 12-year prison sentence for possession, limited testing or QC, and legitimate concerns about drug-related crime and security where it thrives. There's also reported therapeutic benefits where we have no distinction between medical and recreational use.

Really invested in how this might work, as there's no good reason for it to be illegal today, except for being taboo. Please share your thoughts while keeping the discussion respectful and evidence-based.

Shey the number of mad Nigerians no do you abi

Your choice brr ..
Regardless Canada Loud feelings different sha

lordm:
Shey the number of mad Nigerians no do you abi

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Is it illegal?

Tinubu smokes it
Osinbajo smokes it
Wole Soyinka smokes it
The Kuti family smokes it

Afonja44:
Is it illegal?

Tinubu smokes it
Osinbajo smokes it
Wole Soyinka smokes it
The Kuti family smokes it

I believe it is illegal, yes.

striking:
I believe it is illegal, yes.

Until you arrest Seun Kuti or shut down Fela Shrine opposite the Lagos secretariat, I don't believe you.

It is illegal, abi?

.. seems people are not aware that government is loosing huge billions every day due to this unnecessary illegality.

richiemcgold:
It is illegal, abi?

.. seems people are not aware that government is loosing huge billions every day due to this unnecessary illegality.

It confuses me a little bit. Nigeria stands to make a killing in both exports and domestic sales. I'd guess that it would at scale, be a top ten producer capable of earning in excess of $200 million a year, but the idea won't even be considered. Even though it's somewhat culturally relevant, and consumed at all levels.

I get why you're pushing for change, but if you're exploring cannabis for medical reasons, I found https://cannabisclinic.co.uk/ really helpful for understanding legal access and clinic quality. It's a UK-based resource, but the focus on patient care and clear steps to get a prescription made me feel confident about my own options. Might give you a different angle to consider for advocacy.

lordm:
Shey the number of mad Nigerians no do you abi

oga marijuana can never makes you mad. Except you're taking other substances. I've been smoking marijuana for over 20 years and I appreciate my creator for giving us this amazing plant.

Afonja44:
Is it illegal?

Tinubu smokes it
Osinbajo smokes it
Wole Soyinka smokes it
The Kuti family smokes it

Calling out people by name could invite unwanted attention to them. Meanwhile the Nigerian legislators continue to drag their feet rather than follow the 2025 directive from NDLEA boss General Marwa, instructing them to generate a draft proposal that will regulate and tax the industrial production for export of medical marijuana.


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