Tinubu Expresses Support For Drug War

President Bola Tinubu has expressed his support for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency’s (NDLEA) efforts to tackle substance misuse and illicit drug trafficking.

He made this vow on Wednesday, June 26, during the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, also known as World Drug Day, in Abuja’s State House Conference Centre.

This information was conveyed to reporters by Femi Babafemi, director of communications and advocacy at the NDLEA headquarters in Abuja. The topic of the day was “The Evidence Is Clear: Invest in Prevention.”

George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, asked Nigerians to embrace the War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) campaign, which was started by NDLEA three years ago, on behalf of President Tinubu.

He said; “I commend and urge everyone to redouble their efforts to combat drug abuse and trafficking in the country. On this score, I wish to reassure you of this administration’s support. The Renewed Hope Agenda places the youth at the centre of its focus.

“Therefore, we ensure that our young people are protected from anything that could derail their future or destroy their potential. In the face of such a formidable challenge, prevention is the most potent weapon that we can deploy. Prevention not only saves lives; it also saves resources that would otherwise be spent on treatment and rehabilitation.

“It empowers individuals to make informed choices, promotes healthy lifestyles, and creates resilient communities capable of withstanding the pressures of drug abuse.

“Investing in prevention is not merely a moral imperative but also a prudent way of safeguarding our future. By allocating resources towards evidence-based prevention programs, we can break the vicious cycle of drug abuse and protect our youth from falling prey to this menace.

“The task before us as a nation requires prioritizing evidence-based prevention strategies, allocating adequate resources, and fostering partnerships for greater impact.

“This government will support the NDLEA in building on the successes recorded in the past few years. We shall work with all relevant stakeholders to ensure that we have positive statistics from the next national drug use survey to be conducted in the country.

“This is an assignment for all patriotic citizens of this country, including religious leaders, traditional leaders, educational institutions, opinion leaders, and civil society organizations. NDLEA has created a formidable platform for cooperation through its War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) social advocacy initiative.”

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