National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Wednesday led some stakeholders on a road walk against illicit drugs and trafficking in Ebonyi.
The walk, which took off from Abakaliki Township Stadium and ended at the popular Women Development Centre, was part of activities marking the 2024 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking in Abakaliki.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that this yearโs Day has as its theme: โThe Evidence is Clear: Invest in Preventionโ.
NDLEA Commander in the state, Mr Peter Ogar, said that the theme was apt, urging the stakeholders to support the agencyโs operatives and invest in the prevention of drug abuse in society.
Ogar said that the road walk was aimed at creating awareness and strategy to properly educate residents of the state on the dangers of drug intake.
He expressed the commandโs commitment to clamping down on illicit drugs in the state.
โThis yearโs celebration is very significant and we have sensitised the people, especially those in the hinterlands. We are urging the men, women and youths to say โNoโ to illicit drug trafficking.
โThe agency seeks to increase the level of awareness concerning drug abuse and illicit trafficking.
โMany people are suffering from drug abuse challenges but do not know how to get solutions. The youth are dying daily due to drug abuse.
The commander said that the public enlightenment was to assist members of society to live a healthy and drug-free life. (NAN)
