About LiveFree Renewal Center
LiveFree Renewal Center is a dedicated drug rehabilitation and mental wellness facility committed to helping individuals recover from substance abuse and regain control of their lives. Located in Enugu, Nigeria, our center offers a holistic approach to addiction treatment, combining clinical care, therapeutic counseling, and spiritual support within a structured environment conducive to lasting change.
Founded on the belief that every person deserves a second chance, LiveFree Renewal Center empowers clients to break free from addiction, rediscover purpose, and reintegrate into society as productive, healthy individuals.
As part of its holistic recovery approach, the center operates two main residential units—Adulam and Rehoboth—each with its unique symbolism and purpose.
Rehoboth Halfway Home
“Rehoboth” (Genesis 26:22) means “God has made room for us, and we will flourish in the land.” The Rehoboth Unit represents a new phase of progress in the rehabilitation journey. It is usually where clients who have shown significant improvement are transferred for deeper reintegration therapy. In Rehoboth, the focus shifts from survival to growth—clients engage in vocational training, advanced counseling, group responsibilities, and community-building exercises that prepare them for re-entry into society.
Adulam Reahbilitation Center
The name “Adulam” is inspired by the Cave of Adullam in the Bible (1 Samuel 22), where David gathered the distressed, indebted, and discontented. True to this symbolism, LFRC’s Adulam Unit serves as a refuge and starting point for many clients—individuals who come burdened and broken. Adulam is often where new clients are housed upon arrival, offering them a safe and structured environment to begin their healing journey. The program here emphasizes detoxification, stabilization, basic routines, and spiritual grounding.
David Folaranmi is a Christian, a fervent lover and follower of Jesus Christ. A recipient of several awards at home and abroad, David is a qualified Economist, Psychologist, Public Speaker, Writer, and Certified Counsellor with a specialization in addiction recovery. He is a youth development strategist with a passion for teenagers and young adults, a mental health advocate, and a seasoned professional in substance abuse prevention, treatment, and recovery.
David earned his Economics degree (2007) from Covenant University, obtained a Diploma in International Management from the Institute of Business Technology, Brunel University, London, and holds a Master’s degree in Applied Social Psychology.
He is the founder and presiding director of the David Folaranmi Foundation, an organization committed to creating a better world by putting humanity first. He also serves as the Executive Director of the LiveFree Renewal Centre (LFRC)—a faith-based drug abuse and addiction recovery facility with branches in Abuja and Enugu State, Nigeria.
David’s work is deeply rooted in personal transformation. He is a former drug addict who was addicted for seven years. His powerful story of recovery now fuels his life’s mission: rescuing others from the clutches of drug addiction, equipping them with hope, healing, and a new beginning.
He currently serves as the President of the International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP), Enugu Chapter, where he leads collaborative efforts in education, prevention, and professional training in substance use recovery across the region.
David is married to Mrs. Nnenna Temi Folaranmi, and their union is blessed with three beautiful daughters.
Our Mission
To provide compassionate, evidence-based care that renews lives affected by substance abuse and mental health challenges, fostering healing through personalized treatment, family involvement, and faith-based values.
Our Vision
To be a leading light in Africa’s fight against drug addiction, setting the standard for excellence in recovery, rehabilitation, and reintegration.
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Whether you’re a health institution, school, donor, faith group, or individual who cares, we invite you to partner with us in creating drug-free futures. Together, we can help even more people live free and whole again.