NDLEA declares war on drug abuse in Edo, says state holds 15% prevalence rate
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, on Thursday declared a total war against drug abuse and trafficking in Edo State, describing the state as one of the major cannabis cultivation hubs in the country. The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NDLEA, Brig-Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa, rtd, made the declaration at a stakeholders’ […] NDLEA declares war on drug abuse in Edo, says state…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has declared war on drug abuse and trafficking in Edo State, describing it as a major cannabis cultivation hub in the country. NDLEA Chairman, Brig-Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa, disclosed that Edo State has a drug abuse prevalence rate of 15%, higher than Lagos (33%) and Kano (16%). He emphasized that the fight against drug abuse necessitates a collective effort and appealed to parents to monitor their children's behavior, seeking early intervention when signs of substance abuse appear.
Marwa advocated for drug-free clubs in schools and warned against the glorification of drug use by public figures. The Edo State Commander of the NDLEA, Mitchell Ofoyeju, highlighted the meeting's purpose to review efforts, identify gaps, and chart a sustainable roadmap for a drug-free Edo State. The Nigerian Army's Commander in Edo also praised the robust collaboration between the Army and the NDLEA in joint operations.
The Coordinator of the Office of the Wife of the Edo State Governor emphasized drug abuse's detrimental effects on families and communities, praising the NDLEA's alternative development initiative as an innovative approach to addressing economic drivers of illegal cultivation.
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