Mr Tinubu called for the education of citizens, especially the young and other vulnerable, on the dangers of drug abuse and the need to...
for its efforts to curb the menace of drug trafficking in the country.
“I commend the officers and men of the agency for the freshness injected into our drug control efforts and show of rare sense of purpose,” he said. Mr Tinubu said the government is determined to tackle the drug menace just as he urged the agency to collaborate with state governments, civil society organisations and other relevant and local bodies to address the drug problem.
“We also appreciate the European Union for funding the project: ‘Response Drug and Related Organized Crime in Nigeria’ under its 10th European Development Fund. That remains a shining example of developmental partners who have keyed into the Nigerian government’s effort to ensure Nigeria is free from drug trafficking and organised crime,” the president stated.
“We must also support those struggling with drug addiction and provide them with treatment and the necessary support they need to overcome their addiction. In the face of these challenges, it is imperative that we adopt a people-centred approach that focuses on prevention and treatment as key pillars of our response,” Mr Tinubu said.
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