The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Anambra State is strategizing on measures to curb drug abuse in society especially young minds. To this end, the Organization for illicit Drug Abuse Education in collaboration with the agency has embarked on an interactive session with youths of the Aguleri community on the need for a drug-free and progressive society.
Addressing the youths, Fegge Area commander of the NDLEA, Mrs. Amaka Ekwealor, who exposed the participants on the dangers and consequences of drug abuse, said drug-free society is key to socio-economic and meaningful development.
Reminding the youths of the need to embrace opportunities for self-development, she re-echoed the disadvantages of drug substance experimentation noting that such hampers productivity.
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In a lecture on consequences of drug abuse, another official of the agency, Mr. Solomon Odewale, said drug dependency and Inducement have led to criminalities and other social vices.
He said the state government is passionate about ensuring zero tolerance and eradication of drug abuse in the state and challenged the youths to cultivate attitudinal change on the negative perception that has often led to physical and psychological problems.
On his part, a member of the Organization for illicit Drug Abuse Education, Mr. Anene Onyiliegbe, while cautioning against peer group influence, stressed the need for the youths to champion positive interventions as a vanguard of the community.
He commended the initiative of the convener, towards human capital and manpower development. The forum offered a platform for the youths to interact on drug-related issues, as it affects society.
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