World Drug Day: NDLEA Takes Anti-Drug Campaign To Streets In Awka
As part of activities marking this year’s World Drug Day, with the theme, “The World Drug Problem: Persisting Issues, New Challenges, Innovative Responses,” the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Anambra State Command, has carried out a sensitization campaign against illicit drug trafficking and substance abuse on the streets of Awka.
The NDLEA, accompanied during the road walk by sister agencies, including the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), marched from its corporate headquarters at Udoka Estate, Awka, through Kwata Junction, UNIZIK Junction, Eke Awka Roundabout, and Ogbolu to Kwata Market before returning to base, having enlightened members of the public on the need to embrace a drug-free lifestyle and avoid the harmful consequences of drug abuse.
Speaking to journalists after the exercise, the Commander of the NDLEA in Anambra State, Commander of Narcotics Charles Onubogu, explained that the road walk was aimed at reminding the public that drug abuse destroys lives, ruins destinies, and can lead to death, and appealed to stakeholders to partner with the agency in the fight against drug trafficking and substance abuse, noting that the NDLEA cannot achieve a drug-free society alone.
On her part, the Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps in Anambra State, Corps Commander Bridget Asikhalno, reaffirmed the commitment of the corps to supporting the NDLEA’s anti-drug campaign, including conducting drug tests on drivers in motor parks and sensitizing motorists on the dangers of drug abuse and drunk driving.
Also speaking, a popular Anambra-born Nollywood actor and former Special Adviser to the Governor of Anambra State on Entertainment, Leisure and Tourism, Mr. Bob-Manuel Udokwu, commended the NDLEA for embarking on the awareness campaign, which he said would have a positive impact on public consciousness, and urged young people to stay away from hard drugs in order to achieve their dreams and attain greatness in life.
