Nigeria’s drug agency urges young people in Edo to avoid drugs
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Punch
Mitchell Ofoyeju, the Nigerian drug agency’s commander in Edo State, and Romeo Omoike, chairman of Etsako West Local Government, have urged young people to avoid drugs. At a conference in Benin City, they outlined the risks of drug use and encouraged national service members to raise awareness in their communities, Punch reports.
The Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has urged young people in Edo State to avoid drug abuse, warning that its consequences could jeopardise their future and plans. The message was delivered by Mitchell Ofoyeju, NDLEA commander in Edo State, and Romeo Omoike, chairman of Etsako West Local Government Council, according to Punch.
The two officials were speaking at the NDLEA headquarters in Benin City at a conference for members of the NDLEA Drug-Free Club and the National Youth Service Corps. Mitchell Ofoyeju outlined the dangers of illicit drugs and the signs of substance use, Punch reports.
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