NDLEA treats 53,843 drug users in five years – Marwa
The NDLEA has treated 53,843 drug users in five years, its chairman Buba Marwa has said, calling for more funding for mental healthcare to tackle substance Read More: https://punchng.com/ndlea-treats-53843-drug-users-in-five-years-marwa/
NDLEA Chairman Buba Marwa stated that the agency has treated 53,843 drug users over a five-year period. According to Punch Nigeria, Marwa called for increased funding for mental healthcare to address substance abuse.
In Nasarawa State, Governor Abdullahi A. Sule reaffirmed his administration's commitment to supporting the NDLEA in its efforts to combat drug trafficking and substance abuse. During a visit to Government House in Lafia, the governor met with the newly appointed Commander of Narcotics for the NDLEA Nasarawa State Command, CN Saidu Daniel Saidu.
The commander appealed to the state government to support the establishment of a drug rehabilitation centre. Daily Post Nigeria reports that such a facility would assist in the treatment, rehabilitation, and reintegration of individuals affected by substance abuse.
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