Drug abuse: NDLEA launches book, provides helpline for victims
NDLEA Chairman Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has launched a book titled, “The Last Syndicate,” to discourage drug trafficking and substance abuse in Nigeria.
The presentation of the book, “The Last Syndicate,” authored by a commander of the NDLEA, Mitchell Ofoyeju, was organised by the NDLEA Celebrity Drug-Free Club in commemoration of the 2023 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Drug Trafficking. “But nemesis caught up with him and his two sons, who, unknown to him, were involved in a drug ring and were killed during a clash between two different drug cartels abroad, while his daughter died from use of illicit drugs after contracting HIV-AIDS from a drug injection tool,” Ofoyeju noted.
“I am glad to state that the patronage of the centre by members of the public is very encouraging and this is because the gap that has over the years existed between those who are struggling with substance abuse and the treatment they need has been breached because now they no longer have the fear of being judged or stigmatisation.”He commended the Celebrity Drug Free Club for taking the initiative to fight drug abuse in society and promised to continue supporting them.
“The theme for this year’s celebration, People First: Stop Stigma and Discrimination, Strengthen Prevention’ no doubt reaffirms the importance of protecting humanity from the consequences of illicit drug and substance abuse. I urge our stakeholders to continue to promote the campaign against substance abuse,” he added.
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