Key stakeholders together with First Girl, Oluremi Tinubu; Lawyer Basic of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi; and Chairman/Chief Govt Officer of the Nationwide Drug Regulation Enforcement Company (NDLEA), Brig. Basic Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd) has urged state governments to prioritize the battle in opposition to substance abuse of their strategic work plans.
They issued the cost yesterday through the opening ceremony of a two-day coaching on Drug Prevention, Remedy and Care (DPTC) organized by NDLEA for spouses of state governors in Abuja.
In her speech, Tinubu, the particular visitor of honour, known as on states to view the warfare on medicine as a collective effort. The First Girl, who was represented by the spouse of the Inspector Basic of Police (IGP), Elizabeth Egbetokun, recommended Marwa and the Nigerian Governors' Spouses Discussion board for the initiative.
“I commend the NDLEA for organizing this very important coaching and for the continued efforts within the battle in opposition to drug abuse in Nigeria. I additionally commend the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Spouses Discussion board, Olufolake Abdulrazaq, for this essential collaboration,” she mentioned.
She mentioned individuals want to acknowledge that drug abuse isn’t just a regulation enforcement situation, however a public well being disaster that requires a compassionate and multi-faceted response.
“We should fight the stigma and discrimination related to dependancy and foster a tradition of empathy, understanding and solidarity in the direction of these scuffling with substance abuse.
“As moms, we perceive the profound affect substance abuse can have on our kids's lives. Subsequently, it’s our responsibility to guard, nurture and information them in the direction of a future free from the shackles of dependancy.
“As leaders in your respective states, you might have a novel platform to impact significant change. The function of governors' spouses in combating drug abuse can’t be overstated. Via advocacy, we will guarantee entry to prevention, therapy and rehabilitation providers for individuals affected by dependancy,” she mentioned.
The First Girl added: “Nevertheless, our efforts mustn’t finish with this coaching. We should translate information into motion, working with stakeholders such because the NDLEA, different authorities businesses, civil society organizations, healthcare suppliers, academics and college students. Collectively we will implement evidence-based methods for prevention, early intervention and holistic therapy approaches.”
In his remarks, Fagbemi recommended the NDLEA management for utilizing the discussion board to take the drug warfare to the grassroots, stressing: “The difficulty of drug use is just not confined to any area or social stratum however impacts all corners of us nation and promotes crime and different crimes around the globe. The essential function of attendees in shaping insurance policies and practices within the communities is due to this fact recognised.”
Earlier, the NDLEA boss mentioned the devastating affect of substance abuse on public well being, the atmosphere and its nexus with the spate of insecurity throughout the nation has made it crucial for a whole-of-society strategy to curb the scourge.
He mentioned this has been the main focus of the Conflict Towards Drug Abuse (WADA) advocacy that NDLEA has been setting up since 2021. He urged governors' wives to reap the benefits of their place to mobilize help for drug prevention and therapy of their states.
Marwa mentioned: “Our commanders and officers in your states are at all times accessible to work with you and the governors. Please create the mandatory entry for them in order that they will higher serve you and society.
“Collectively we will make significant change and create more healthy, safer communities for all. Your collective effort can turn out to be the best catalyst for the nation to beat the warfare on unlawful medicine.”
Minister of Schooling, Tahir Mamman, represented by Everlasting Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Schooling, Didi Esther Walson-Jack, highlighted the essential function of First Women within the battle in opposition to substance abuse. She additionally assured the cooperation between the ministry and NDLEA in combating abuse amongst college students.”
