Former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has implored the government to treat rising cases of drug abuse in Nigeria with the immediate attention it deserves.
Saraki said this on Monday on the occasion of the World International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. "With the rising cases of drug abuse and addiction across…
“As I look back, reflecting on the Roundtable on Drug Abuse that we convened in Kano during the 8th Senate, we must look into the roles and responsibilities of various agencies in the fight against drug abuse, emphasizing the urgent need for adequate funding and proper fund utilization. Saraki noted that it is crucial to not just focus on the victims of drug abuse, but to tackle the issue at its root which is the supply system.
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