By
Jamila Abubakar
The wife of Adamawa State Governor, Hajiya Lami Fintiri, has called for urgent action to curb drug abuse among young people and provide rehabilitation support for those battling addiction.
She made the call at an engagement on tackling drug abuse and trafficking in Yola where she stressed the need for a collective response to protect young people, women and children from the dangers of substance abuse and trafficking.
Hajiya Lami Fintiri emphasised the importance of providing rehabilitation centres and support services for people struggling with addiction recover and reintegrate into society.
She noted that tackling drug abuse requires more than awareness campaigns, stressing the need for early intervention, family support, enlightenment and programmes that empower young people to make informed decisions.
The Governor’s wife also called for stronger collaboration among government agencies, traditional and religious leaders, parents, civil society organisations and community stakeholders to address the underlying causes of drug abuse and trafficking.
Hajiya Lami stressed that protecting vulnerable groups and creating opportunities for young people were essential to preventing substance abuse and securing a better future for the state.
In a remark, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development Neido Kufulto described drug abuse and trafficking as threats to families, the future of children and societal development.
The Commissioner called for a comprehensive approach combining law enforcement, education, rehabilitation, family support and economic empowerment, while urging stakeholders to work together to protect women and children and support those affected.
