The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Katsina State Command in partnership with Department of Drugs, Narcotics and Human Trafficking is to take campaign against drug abuse to secondary schools.
This is part of a week-long activities organised by the agency to commemorate the forthcoming United Nation Day Against Drug Abuse and Trafficking.
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The state Commander NDLEA Mr Sule Momadu, who stated this at a press briefing in Katsina, said the activities would commenced on the 26th June, 2021.
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Mr. Momadu said the command will visit 60 secondary schools in the state to enlighten students on dangers associated with drug abuse.
He said the command will on Saturday 26th unveil the achievements it has recorded in the areas of operation and sensitization for the past 6 months.
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Also speaking, the Special Adviser on Drugs, Narcotics and Human Trafficking Alhaji Hamza Borodo said the state government will continue to partner with relevant agencies to tackle drug abuse and human trafficking in the state.
He appealed to media organizations as key players to assist in enlightening the public on the effects of drug abuse and trafficking in the society.
