First Lady And Key Figures Rally States To Combat Substance Abuse

First Lady And Key Figures Rally States To Combat Substance Abuse

In a unified call to action, prominent figures including the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, and NDLEA Chairman/CEO, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa, retd, have urged state governments to prioritize efforts in combating substance abuse for a safer society…..READ ALSO Remi Tinubu Assures Nigerians: ‘My Husband Means Well For The Nation'” – First Lady Visits Emir Of Kano

This rallying cry occurred during a pivotal two-day training session on Drug Prevention Treatment and Care (DPTC), organized by the NDLEA for spouses of state governors in Abuja. The event saw key stakeholders emphasize the imperative of collective action in the fight against drug menace.

Senator Tinubu, representing the First Lady, underscored the urgency of a united front against drug abuse, urging states to view the battle as a shared responsibility. She lauded the NDLEA’s initiative and the collaboration with the Nigerian Governors’ Spouses Forum, emphasizing the need for a compassionate, multi-faceted approach to address the public health crisis of substance abuse.

Echoing Senator Tinubu’s sentiments, Attorney General Fagbemi praised the NDLEA’s strategic efforts to extend the drug war to grassroots levels through partnerships with governors’ spouses. He acknowledged the far-reaching impact of substance abuse on communities and endorsed the attendees’ pivotal role in shaping effective policies and practices at the grassroots level.

NDLEA Chairman Marwa emphasized the holistic approach required to tackle the scourge of substance abuse, highlighting its detrimental effects on public health and security. He urged governors’ wives to leverage their influence to mobilize support for drug prevention and treatment initiatives within their states, emphasizing collaboration with NDLEA officers to drive meaningful change.

As the training concluded, attendees were urged to translate knowledge into action, working alongside stakeholders to implement evidence-based strategies for prevention, intervention, and treatment. With a commitment to collective action and collaboration, stakeholders aim to stem the tide of substance abuse and foster a society free from the grips of addiction.