THE National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has inducted the Chairman of Optiva Capital Partners into an ahembassadorial role within its War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) initiative. The ceremony took place at the company’s headquarters in Victoria Island, Lagos.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has inducted the Chairman of Optiva Capital Partners into an ahembassadorial role within its War Against Drug Abuse initiative. The ceremony took place at the company’s headquarters in Victoria Island, Lagos.Executive Director, Optiva Capital Partners, Mrs. Amaka Okeke-Lawal ; Assistant Commander General of Narcotics, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency , Mrs. Archie Abia Ibinabo; Chairman, Mr. Franklin Nechi; CEO, Dr.
The NDLEA WADA initiative is a campaign launched by the Nigerian government to combat drug abuse and illicit trafficking. The campaign focuses on raising awareness about the dangers of drug abuse, promoting drug-free lifestyles, and strengthening community participation in the fight against drug problems.
On the ambassadorial role, she added, “It is expedient to leverage the influence and reach of prominent individuals to effectively combat drug abuse and illicit trafficking in our communities in Nigeria. We conducted a background check on Mr. Franklin Nechi and Dr. Jane Kimemia and found them very worthy to be part of this initiative.”
Nechi also pledged support to the NDLEA’s efforts to eradicate drug abuse, with plans to extend the campaign to educational institutions. “Drug abuse is a significant issue in our community, with 90% of cultism stemming from it. Addressing drug abuse will resolve many related problems. We will collaborate with the agency to eliminate these issues in our universities,” he vowed.
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