Addressing Drug Abuse In Imo State

The Imo State Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Abubakar Liman Wali told the audience that in a determined move to ensure Imo

He maintained that the agency had partnered several schools, some of which participated in a quiz, pick and act, speak out campaigns and cultural dance.

Lamuwa regretted that out of four drug users, one is a female, adding that cannabis, methamphetamine , cocaine, tramadol, marijuana, cigarette, shisha and alcohol were in high use within the state. Lamuwa appealed against stigmatisation of people recovering from drug abuse and admonished people to refer such persons to NDLEA for help and rehabilitation.

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