Experts recommend protecting children from tobacco use and its harmful effects, citing the Nigeria Tobacco-Free School Initiative as crucial for tobacco control in childhood. Paediatric health experts stress the need to shield children from the tobacco industry and its influence, emphasizing the risks of tobacco exposure like congenital disabilities and respiratory diseases. The initiative, supported by organizations like the AAP and WHO, aims to raise awareness, empower students to reject tobacco, provide cessation services, and advocate for prevention. Stakeholders are urged to safeguard children from tobacco’s dangers, with a focus on creating tobacco-free school environments and educating students on the risks of tobacco use.
