Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has called on his fellow North-Central governors to collaborate in addressing the growing problem of drug abuse and trafficking.
He said with collective commitment, sacrifices and a solid legal framework, the issue can be controlled.
Sule emphasised the severe impact of uncontrolled narcotics on the nation’s survival.
Speaking at the opening of a two-day North-Central sensitisation workshop in Lafia, organised by the House of Representatives Committee on Narcotics for youth and women, Sule highlighted the particularly troubling involvement of women in drug abuse, given their vital role in families and society.
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He praised efforts by the House of Representatives, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), the Ministry of Women Affairs, and traditional rulers, noting that their combined efforts were producing positive results in curbing insecurity linked to drug abuse.
Governor Sule reaffirmed his commitment to leading the charge for a drug-free society, expressing concern over the effects of drug abuse in states with moderate populations and questioning the potential impact on more densely populated states.
Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Narcotics, Abass Adigun, stressed the urgency of the workshop, citing the increasing use of narcotics in Nigeria.
He assured that the House of Representatives would continue to play its role in combating the drug crisis, calling for support from other branches of government and organisations.
Nasarawa State’s Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Aisha Rufai Ibrahim, praised the collaboration of stakeholders in the fight against drug abuse, stating that the workshop would help educate women and youth on the dangers of drug use and its detrimental impact on both personal and societal development.
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