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As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark this year’s International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Drug Trafficking, the Federal Government has pledged to mobilise funds in support of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency fight against drug abuse and trafficking in the country.This was revealed by the secretary to the government of the federation, Senator George Akume, on Wednesday, when he represented President Tinubu to mark the day at the banquet hall in Abuja.
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.
“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 celebration of the day, a former presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, called on FG, to hand out capital punishment to drug traffickers, as a way of stemming the tide of the menace in Nigeria.
“We must, therefore, seek to save our nation from the menace of drug abuse and illicit trafficking. More efforts must be channelled into preventing the spread of this virus.“The government should invest in rehabilitating those already caught in the web of drug abuse and stringent punishment meted out to drug traffickers. With commitment and sincerity of action, we can achieve a drug-free nation in a New Nigeria that is possible.
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