Opinion Article By Dr. Dare Olagoke-Adaramoye Oyo State stands at a defining moment in public health leadership. The laws to regulate tobacco exist. The National Tobacco Control Act (2015) provides a strong national framework. Oyo State passed legislation in 2016 to regulate smoking in public places. Yet, despite these legal instruments, tobacco use continues to...

Tobacco control in Oyo State stands at a critical crossroads. The legal frameworks exist. The National Tobacco Control Act (2015) provides a strong national foundation. Oyo State passed a Bill in 2016 regulating smoking in public places. Yet, implementation gaps remain wide. The problem is not legislation. The problem is financing. The Policy–Implementation Gap Oyo...

Civil society organizations in Oyo State have taken a decisive step toward strengthening tobacco control and combating non-communicable diseases (NCDs) with the formal initiation of a CSO Coalition on NCDs and Tobacco Control. The strategic formation and training meeting, held on February 20, 2026, at the TBI Conference Room in Ibadan, was organized by the...