The Apapa Special Area Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) , Noah Essien Udotong has stepped up campaigns against drug abuse and trafficking as part of activities marking the International Day Against Drug Abuse.
Speaking in Lagos at the grand finale of the 2024 International Day Against Drug Abuse, Udotong told members of the port community to shun any form in dealings in illicit drug activities
According to him,drug abuse have adverse effects on everyone directly or indirectly which is capable of disrupting good livelihood and promote other vices
The Area Commander added that it is essential to work together to create awareness, invest in prevention, and educate the public, including religious bodies on the menace of drugs.
The event brought together stakeholders in drug control within the maritime corridor and host communities, highlighting the importance of collective action in addressing drug abuse.
Comptroller Babatunde Olomu, Customs Area Controller of Apapa Command spoke on the devastating effects of drug abuse on national development and the need for maximum cooperation from members of the society to curb it.
According to Olomu,the NDLEA and Nigeria Customs Service have been working together to combat drug trafficking, promote treatment and prevention, and raise awareness among youths about the dangers of drug abuse.
The event also featured remarks from Representative Custom Tincan Area Comptroller UB Agomuo and Assistant Commander-General of Narcotics Florence Ezeonye, who emphasized the need for a collaborative approach to addressing drug abuse in Nigeria.
“The country has a significant drug abuse problem, with 25 million persons involved, and the government has been urged to provide skills and opportunities to youths, introduce a new curriculum in schools on drug abuse dangers, and train teachers to address this issue” she said.
The event aimed to raise awareness and promote a collaborative approach to addressing drug abuse in Nigeria. The NDLEA and its partners remain committed to combating drug abuse and ensuring a safer and healthier society for all.”
