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.
Ella Supreme Tissue Paper Ibrahim Kayode Adeyemi Dorcas Afeniforo Gobir Organization Foundation Ubandoma Femi Agbaje Abdulmajeed Wahab Saka Onimago Mohammed Jimoh Faworaja LAK Jimoh Hikmah AbdulKareem Issa Memunat Moyosore Yahaya A Paniyaro Pategi Chikanda Micheal Imodu-Ganmo Road Temitope Ogunbanke NULGE Bello John Olanrewaju Lanre Issa Onilu Musa Aibinu Aisha Buhari Amusement Park Amule Kwara State Pension Board United Nigeria Airline Maja Bolaji Nagode Bamidele Adegoke Oladimeji Nigerian Correctional Service Salihu Yahaya Gwanara Freshvine Nigeria Limited Ahmed Idris Mohammed Muideen Olaniyi Alalade Siddiq Adebayo Idowu Salawu Abdulkadir Orire Trader Moni PPS Rafiu Ajakaye Dauda Adesola Idris Amosa Oladipo Saidu Jimoh Lambe Abdulkareem Ibrahim Akaje Jumoke Gafar Bamidele Adegoke Timothy Olatunde Fadipe Read With Me Folorunsho Alao Jimba Babatunde Oke-Ero Hakeem Idris Erubu Oba Zubair Abdulrazaq Solihudeen Ijakadi AbdulRasaq Abdulmajeed Alaro Imodoye Writer’s Enclave Kemi Adeosun Reuben Paraje Tanke Pilgrims Board Hydro-electric Power Producing Areas Development Commission CCT Gbajabiamila Communication Network Support Services Oyedepo Abdulbaqi Jimoh Kwara North Dan-Kazeem Iyabo Dupe Adekeye Adebayo Salami Olabode Towoju Ishola Balogun Fulani Muyideen Ajani Bello Forgo Battery Col. Ibrahim Taiwo CBT

