Kwara State Intensifies Grassroots Campaign Against Drug Abuse
According to a news report from New Telegraph, the Kwara State Drug Control Committee (KWDCC), in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Office of the First Lady of Kwara State, has launched a mass mobilisation campaign against drug abuse at the grassroots level.
The campaign aims to educate rural communities about the dangers of drug abuse and its adverse effects on society.
Speaking during a sensitisation programme in Ijara Isin community, Isin Local Government Area, the Commissioner for Health, Dr Amina Ahmed El-Imam, stressed the dire consequences of drug abuse, including premature death and mental disorders. She urged youths to refrain from consuming hard drugs, which could jeopardise their lives and future prospects.
Representatives from the NDLEA, including Chief Superintendent Narcotics (CSN) Samsudeen Amali, called on community leaders to actively engage in the campaign to foster the development of future leaders. They highlighted the commitment of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to nurturing exemplary youth leadership.
Additionally, committee member Alhaji Wahab Ajibola cautioned youths against promoting the use of hard substances due to their severe repercussions.
The Olusin of Ijara Isin, Oba Ajibola Julius, represented by High Chief Enoch Bamikole, expressed gratitude to the State Government for combating activities that threaten the youth's well-being. He assured the government of the community's full support and collaboration in the campaign.
The mobilisation campaign witnessed the participation of various stakeholders, including the Kwara State Drug Control Committee, NDLEA staff, local traditional leaders, religious figures, and members of the Ijara Isin community, including students and teachers.
Cloud Tag: What's trending
Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.
Yahaya Oloriegbe Ndama Al-hassan Ajasse-Ipo Garba Dogo Lola Ashiru Mahee Abdulkadir Shonga Farm Project Kwara Primary Health Care Development Agency Okeose Christian Cementary Abiodun Musa Aibinu Okoolowo Lanre Badmus FOMWAN Sulaiman Gado Umar Sanda Yusuf Kola Olota Garba Ado Sanni Ayekale Omu Aran Asa Sam Onile Ibrahim Gambari Tunde Akanbi Oke-opin Sarkin Malamai Malete Bluenile Associates Public Holiday Tayo Alao Salihu Yahaya Idris Garuba Nigeria Computer Society Shagari Kazeem Adekanye Rachael Obisesan Senior Ibrahim Suleiman Trade Lenda SME Fair United Nigeria Congress Party Kunle Okeowo Saka Adeyemo Alaro Damilola Yusuf Adelodun Garuba Alikinla Shittu Junior Secondary School Certificate Examinations Adisa Logun Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa Saad Omo Iya Kolawole Bashirat Democracy Day Abdulsalam Firdaous Amosa Gambari Shao Face Masks Toyin Sanusi Saadu Alanamu Ibrahim Abikan Kunle Akogun Yakubu Danladi NTA Ilorin Ishaq Salman Olaiya Victor Mobolaji Dankaka Muhammad-Mustapha Suleiman Abubakar B.M Oba Abdulraheem Kwara State Pension Board Bola Tinubu Abdulhakeem Amao Ibrahim Taiwo Road Muideen Olaniyi Alalade New Nigeria People’s Party Aisha Gobir Deji Ajani Mustapha Olanipekun Radio SBS Nigeria Customs Service Nigerian Supreme Council For Islamic Affairs

