28th March , 2025
Oyedapo Oyewole
News desk
The Oyo State Director of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Dr. Olukemi Afolayan, has called on all relevant stakeholders in Oyo State to join forces to end the scourge of drug abuse. This call to action was made during the War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) seminar held today at the Civic Center, Idi-Ape, Ibadan.
The seminar, organized by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and powered by Hon. Abass Agboworin, Federal Representative from Ibadan NorthEast/SouthEast Federal Constituency, aimed to sensitize the public on the dangers of drug addiction and promote a culture of prevention and support.
Dr. Afolayan emphasized that the war against drug abuse is a collective responsibility that requires the involvement of all stakeholders, including community leaders, religious bodies, youth leaders, and market associations. She noted that most crimes are perpetrated under the influence of drugs and urged stakeholders to support the NDLEA and NOA in their efforts to combat drug abuse.
The speaker, Tirimisiyu Suleiman, highlighted the alarming rate of drug abuse incidents in Nigeria and urged the public to avoid non-medically prescribed drugs. He emphasized the social and psychological consequences of drug abuse, including loss of jobs, family disintegration, HIV/AIDS, and terrorism.
Dignitaries present at the seminar included the Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Barrister Bayo Lawal who reiterated the State Government support for the war against drug abuse, create a safer, healthier and more prosperous society for all.
Other stakeholders at the meeting were Deputy Speaker, Hon. Muhammad Fadeyi; and other political office holders, council chairmen, market leaders, and members of the NDLEA.
