Juju usic icon, Evangelist Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi, has launched “Freedom from Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Ministry (FADAM)” as part of his efforts to fight against alcoholism and drug addiction among Nigerian youths.
This is contained in a statement signed by the General Manager of his music group, Tunji Odunmbaku, and made available to newsmen.
Obey-Fabiyi had during a vacation in the UK received news of the death of his 48-year-old son, Olayinka Obey-Fabiyi, on July 28.
Obey-Fabiyi had launched the ministry as part of his efforts to join forces in the fight against alcoholism and drug addiction among younger generation in Nigeria and in the Diaspora.
Obey-Fabiyi said that the newly launched ministry was aside from his popular Decross Gospel Mission and Ebenezer Obey Evangelistic Ministry.
He said the new ministry was launched in the UK to turn the pains of his son’s death into a solution ministry for parents and families of youths passing through the same experience.
The renowned musician said that the effort was to “massively enlighten and educate youths on the dangers of alcoholism as well as drug addiction”.
He said that FADAM would also become an avenue to assist parents as well as families of alcoholic and drug-addicted youths.
According to him, it will allow them to overcome the challenges and make their children better citizens of society.
Obey-Fabiyi expressed sadness over the death of his son, saying that he tried all he could, as a father, to help fight against his weakness, but to no avail.
“The doctors called me six months ago to inform me that Yinka has less than six months to live; this was very painful and bad news that a father must not hear about his son since then.
