ZMSG REITERATES IT’S DETERMINATION TO ERADICATE DRUG ABUSE IN THE STATE
By Sadiq Aminu Zamfara State government has reiterated it determination to eradicate drug abuse in the state, lamenting that, the menace is not an individual problem but a societal epidemic that fueling crimes in the society.
The State Governor, Dr Dauda Lawal stated this at a one-day sensitization campaign on dangers of drug abuse in the society to 500 student organized by Zamfara State Substance Abuse Control and Prohibition of Human Trafficking Agency in collaboration with the World Health Organization WHO in Gusau.
The Governor represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Malam Abubakar Mohammed Nakwada said the state government has taken the fight against drug abuse very seriously.
He stressed that, the impact of drug abuse is felt across generations, decimating human potential, tearing families apart, and compromising the future of youths.
“This is a battle that demands immediate, decisive, and sustained action and I want to assure you that it is an action we are fully committed to pursuing.
Dr Dauda Lawal lamented that, many of the heinous crimes perpetrated in the societies including banditry had it roots related to substance abuse.
“This is what has informed our decision to establish a Substance Abuse Control and Prohibition of Human Trafficking Agency; and just recently, I inaugurated an all-encompassing committee Chaired by the First Lady to among others, control and fight the menace of drug abuse and other related social vices head-on in the state,” Governor Lawal said.
The Governor also appreciated the World Health Organization, development partners, security and law enforcement agencies and all other critical stakeholders for their partnership and continued support for such initiatives.
Dr Lawal emphasized that, the state government will continue leveraging on their expertise towards achieving a sustainable development in the state.
Presenting a merit award to Governor Lawal, the State Coordinator of the World Health Organization, Dr Muktar Raji commends the Governor for prioritizing Human Capital development in the state.
Other stakeholders during the sensation campaign emphasized the need for more collaborative effort to eradicate the menace of drug abuse in the state.