Civic Orientation and
Social Empowerment
Foundation (COSEF)
"Building Responsible Citizens, Preventing Social Vices, Empowering Communities."
COSEF is dedicated to the civic transformation of individuals, families, schools, and communities across Lagos State. Through structured campaigns, youth engagement, partnerships, and impactful publications, we build a generation of responsible citizens who drive sustainable change.
COSEF Overview Video
Watch our mission in action across Lagos schools & communities.
Core Areas of Focus
COSEF's work is anchored on six strategic pillars that address the root causes of social vices and build the foundations of responsible citizenship.
Social Vices Prevention
Proactive school and community campaigns against drug abuse, cultism, cybercrime, child marriage, and examination malpractice.
Civic Orientation
Educating citizens on their constitutional rights, responsibilities, election awareness, and the democratic processes that govern their lives.
Youth Empowerment
Equipping young people with market-relevant skills, vocational workshops, digital literacy, and mentorship to become positive change agents.
Leadership Development
Identifying and training emerging leaders within secondary schools, universities, and local government wards via the Leadership Academy.
Community Engagement
Mobilising traditional leaders, faith leaders, CDAs, and PTAs to coordinate action plans and run the WAEC community food bank.
Sports Development
Harnessing the power of sports, particularly Table Tennis, to channel youth energy, build discipline, and foster grassroots cohesion.
Featured Programmes
COSEF delivers structured, high-impact programmes spanning classrooms, local government halls, sporting centers, and digital hubs across Lagos.
Target coverage
All 20 Wards & Local Government Areas of Lagos State
Community Stakeholders Summit
An annual convening across all 20 Lagos LGAs to collectively address social vices, distribute resource books, and promote civic responsibility.
School Outreach Campaigns
Structured school-based orientations educating students through talks, drama, values booklets distribution, and interactive quizzes.
Youth Leadership Academy
A high-caliber training project developing the next generation of civic-minded, community-focused leaders aged 15-30.
Table Tennis Development Initiative
A grassroots community league providing safe sports environments to prevent anti-social vices and identify talent.
Election & Civic Education
Non-partisan voter education campaigns targeting first-time voters to reinforce democratic responsibilities.
The Poison Called Honey
COSEF's flagship book, written by Executive Director Ayoola Makinde, addresses the full spectrum of social vices afflicting Nigeria's youth — from drug abuse and cultism to cybercrime and exam malpractice. It does not merely condemn; it explains, warns, and inspires.
Many behaviours appear sweet on the surface, but are slow-acting poisons.
Aligned Partners & Sponsors
Latest News & Events
COSEF Partners with Lagos State Ministry of Education on Anti-Drug Campaign
In a move to strengthen values education in schools, COSEF has secured a partnership with the Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education. This partnership will facilitate direct outreach in public secondary schools, utilizing resources from the NDLEA.
The Poison Called Honey — Now Available Across Lagos Schools
COSEF has begun the distribution of its landmark youth civic orientation manual, 'The Poison Called Honey', authored by Executive Director Ayoola Makinde. The publication focuses on exposing the deceptive glamour of social vices such as drug abuse, cultism, and cybercrime.
What People Say
"COSEF's intervention in our community has been a game-changer. Our young people now have a language for responsibility."
Community Leader
Ifako-Ijaiye LGA, Lagos
"The Poison Called Honey changed the conversations in our school entirely. Students are now ambassadors of good conduct."
School Principal
Ifo LGA, Ogun State
"As a corporate partner, we are proud to align with COSEF's vision. Their professionalism and reach across Lagos is impressive."
Corporate Sponsor
Lagos Head Office
Every Responsible Citizen Begins with One Decision.
Join the COSEF movement today. Offer your skills as a volunteer, establish corporate partnerships, sponsor booklets, or register for upcoming summits to build drug-free, responsible communities.