President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to redouble efforts in the fight against drug abuse and trafficking in the country.

He also urged support for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency in its fight against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking.

A statement on Wednesday by the Director of Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, Femi Babafemi, said the President gave the charge on the occasion of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking in Abuja.

Represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, the President said, “I enjoin all and sundry to support the War Against Drug Abuse initiative, otherwise known as the WADA campaign, launched by NDLEA three years ago. I commend and urge everyone to redouble 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.”

The President also called for the prioritisation of evidence-based prevention strategies for drugs in the country.

“In the face of such a formidable challenge, prevention is the most potent weapon to deploy. Prevention not only saves lives; it also saves resources that would otherwise be spent on treatment and rehabilitation.

“The assignment before us as a country requires that we prioritise evidence-based prevention strategies, allocate adequate resources and foster partnerships for greater impact.”

In his welcome remark, the Chairman/Chief Executive of NDLEA, Brig Gen Buba Marwa (retd), said the agency was not relenting in cutting off illicit drug supply channels and dismantling trafficking networks.

“After all, when you cut off drug supplies, you deny users the availability and access to them, including insurgents, terrorists, bandits, kidnappers and sundry criminals who rely on drugs to foster their criminalities.

“The magnitude of our effort is reflected in the statistics of our drug supply reduction activities. We have arrested 52,901 drug traffickers, including 48 barons, in three and a half years. Over 9,000 of the suspects have been convicted in court. We have also seized over the same period 7.6 million kilogrammes of assorted illicit substances,” he said.

Meanwhile, a rights group, Hope Beyond Bars Africa, has kicked against the proposed death sentence for drug offences in the country.

The group, in a statement on Wednesday by its Executive Director, Oluwafunke Adeoye, said apart from not being deterrence enough, it was against global best practices.

“On this International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, we reaffirm our commitment to uphold human rights and human dignity and to promote justice that restores.


“Hope Behind Bars Africa firmly opposes the introduction of the death penalty for drug offences in Nigeria. There is a global trend towards abolition of the death penalty, especially for non-violent crime.

“Also, several comprehensive studies and reports highlight the lack of a significant deterrent effect associated with the death penalty for drug trafficking. We urge the National Assembly to reconsider this bill and focus on progressive, humane, and effective solutions to address the drug endemic,” she said.

Source: https://punchng.com/Tinubu-backs-NDLEA-to-end-drug-abuse-trafficking

Tinubus unwavering support for NDLEA proves his commitment to eradicating drug abuse in Nigeria, unlike his envious critics who only spread hate.

Tinubu leads the charge against drug abuse and his opponents cant handle his success.

Tinubu understands the severity of drug abuse and trafficking and supports NDLEA in their efforts to end it in Nigeria.

Lol what an irony. If the agency is serious they know where to start from. Radarada

Good.

Hope some people won't have issue with president Tinubu's backing

Kaycee9242:
Lol what an irony. If the agency is serious they know where to start from. Radarada

They have started somewhere. Why are you feeling jittery?

Says a narco bagman....imagining his brain laughing when he made that statement. 😆

helinues:
Good.

Hope some people won't have issue with president Tinubu's backing

Not issue but it invokes laughter, knowing Tinubu's documented history with drug trafficking.

Mindlog:


Not issue but it invokes laughter, knowing Tinubu's documented history with drug trafficking.

Again, why are some of you feeling jittery about this news?

Are you guys afraid of something?

High

It's really a menace. About time if the action will be taken. Even kids are not left.

Bunch of junkies already behaving like zombies, always lost in thought and staring into thin air.

Nice one from the president

Na person wey chop de fight...... But for those those that are indulge in drug abuse without food, I pity them even with food it's a no go area, by the time it will start manifesting..... they go hear am

Q

Someone is using NDLEA to fight his competitors.

What a funny scenario!How can a druggie be campaigning against drugs?

How can that be possible when the drug Lord dey power?

Story! Insecurity dey there una no go all in to curb that one so that the poor can feed. No be person wey chop remain dey buy drugs use

Lol kingpin dey follow fight drug abuse?

You Dey whyne me ni?

They will not declare death sentence for drugs abuse because the leader of the gangs is in power and the effects of the drug is dragging Nigeria 100steps backwards. Truly, the effects of drugs abuse is really dangerous.












Modified:

Kenya has proved the difference between countries that come to be a country by neutral means and a country that comes to be a country by forcing people to be part of it.

In one voice, Kenya succeeded in turning down the Bills that is starving us today but here, our differences has proved we are not a country but a merger of unwilling people.

God bless you Mr President ✊

Well said Escobar junior

I hope they start from his house.

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Similar to how big tech companies employ talented staff to prevent them from working for competitors: Monopoly of Talent.

What do we say about this one?

Ironic...

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