NDLEA Kwara State Launches Statewide Campaign Against Drug Abuse
According to a news report from Voice of Nigeria, the Kwara State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has initiated a sensitisation and awareness programme to combat drug abuse across the state.
Mohammed Ibrahim, the State Commander of NDLEA, revealed that the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, observed on 26th June each year, aims to enhance action and cooperation towards a drug-free world.
He stated that this year's programme will focus on raising awareness, advocating for investment, empowering communities, facilitating dialogue and collaboration, and engaging and empowering the youth.
Additionally, the command extended the awareness programme to various mosques across the state, including Ilorin, Patigi, Edu, Kiama, Chikanda, Offa, Omu-Aran, and Ilesha-Baruba area commands.
At the Ilorin Sharia Court of Appeal Mosque, the prayer was led by Imam Abdul Qadir Zakariyah.
The clergy dwelled on the need to stay away from illicit drug use and self medication.
He cited the quranic verses that forbids the consumption of alcohol, illicit drugs, and gambling.
Earlier, one of the speakers at the event, Ajanaku Toyin talked on the risk and protective factors in substance abuse and also encouraged religious and ?community leaders to organise enlightenment programmes on consequences of illicit drugs for their members.
Similar programmes were held on Sunday at various churches across the state.
Other places visited during the exercise were Balogun Fulani Market and Mogaji Aare in Ilorin, Kiama Market Square, Chikanda community leaders, Akote Community in Offa, Omu-Aran Okada Riders Association and Ilesha-Baruba Endurance Trek.
Cloud Tag: What's trending
Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.
Yaru Albert Ogunsola Ekweremadu Idiagbon Peter Obi Yakubu Dogara Yetunde Balogun Oyeyemi Olasumbo Florence Umar Ayinla Saro Azeez Bello Olohungbebe Malete Olubukola Kifayat Adedeji Victor Gbenga Yusuf Olosi Of Osi Kubra Kazum Student Learning Support Helpline Chief Of Staff Ishaq Abdulkarim Bolaji Aladie Okanlawon Taiwo Abdulkareem Alabi All Peoples Party Monkey Pox Olayinka Oladapo Jogunola Diagnostic Centre Ibrahim Agboola Gambari Iyabo Adewuyi Aliyu Alhassan Ahmad Lawan Yakubu Mohammed Abdullahi NFAI Kunbi Titiloye Samuel Adedoyin Saka Saadu TVC Female National Debate Nigeria Association Of Women Journalists Owo Arugbo Iqra Books National Broadcasting Commission Shuaibu Yaman Binta Abubakar Mora Ubandoma Of Ilorin Oye Tinuoye Ahmed \'Lateef Saka Abimbola Isau Toun Okewale-Sonaiya GGDSS Pakata Kwara Politics Oyawoye The Herald Lateef Alagbonsi Fatima Abolore Jimoh Iyiola Oyedepo Madawaki Of Ilorin Kwha.gov.ng Agor Mutawali Of Ilorin CACOVID Palliatives Mohammed Kamaludeen IYA ALFA NLA Oladipo Akanmu Tolani Tunde Saad Sardauna Of Ilorin Ilorin Gbajabiamila Emir Of Ilorin Balikis Jawondo Bolakale Ayo Hajj Mohammed Danjuma NIPOGA Shehu Adaramaja Kwara Volleyball Association Bamidele Adegoke Oladimeji Eleyele Taiwo Joseph

