February 7, 2025
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Adamawa State Gov’t to continue to support campaign against drug abuse as Nationwide Sensitization begins

By

Babangida Galleon

 

Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has restated that his administration will not relent in supporting the fight against drug abuse.

 

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, made this known while flagging off Nationwide campaign against drug abuse, organized by JE JE Riders in Capital Gov’t day secondary school Yola.

Represented by the commissioner of education, Doctor Garba Umar Pella at the event, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri Said Adamawa State Government is fully committed to the fight against drug abuse and called on the youths and students to desist from the act as it posed danger to their wellbeing and future.

 

 

According to the Governor it is not a mere coincidence that the organization choose Adamawa State to flagged off its nationwide campaign having led the onslaught against the menace through its notable sons Chief Executive of NDLEA Brigadier General Mohammed Buba Marwa and the president of JE JE Riders Nigeria Mr. Ibrahim Mathew Tizhe.

 

Governor Fintiri lauded JE JE Riders for such an important initiative taken to give back to their country and continent having hosted members from other African countries to flagged off and ensure success of the campaign in Nigeria.

 

In his speech, the Chairman of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency NDLEA, Brigadier General Mohammed Buba Marwa rtd. represented by the State Commandant of NDLEA Agboalu Femi Samson commended JE JE Riders for keying into such important journey to save the future of the Nigeria youth.

 

Brigadier Marwa described the Nationwide Students Anti Drug Campaign as a movement that is driven by passion, dedication and unwavering commitment to addressing the scourge of drug abuse among students and youths.

 

He commended JE JE Riders for being the heart and soul behind the campaign at a time the country is grappling with the increasing menace of drug abuse.

 

“JE JE Riders are more than just bikers but, guidance of a generation, riders on a mission not just our road but into the heart and soul of our young ones.

 

“Your selfless initiative powered by your personal resources shows your deep commitment to ensuring that Nigeria students have a future free from drug abuse”.

 

According to Marwa, statistics available so far painted a worrisome picture as more than 14 million Nigerians between the ages of 15 and 64 have used drugs once in their lifetime.

 

While stressing that the flag off is not just another event but, the beginning of a journey to reclaimed the future of the Nigeria youth from the clutches of addiction.

 

Brigadier Marwa, revealed that in Adamawa the NDLEA is glad to have Government’s unwavering support through the establishment of the state drug control committee.

 

Marwa noted that the commitment of the state Governor to youth development, education and security has laid a foundation for resilience, hopefulness and determined to rid itself of the menace of drug abuse adding that the prevalence of drug abuse was significantly higher among young people.

 

Earlier in his welcome address , the BOT chairman and president of JE JE Riders Ibrahim Mathew Tizhe, revealed that at the center of what the JE JE Riders do as biking community is youth development.

 

According to Tizhe, JE JE Riders noticed that one of the major distractions of youth development in Nigeria, Africa and all over the world is drug abuse and peddling among the youth.

 

The president maintained that what JE JE Riders demonstrated indicated that they did not only take pleasure in riding bikes but, at the same time they also take pleasure in carrying out charity and humanitarian services.

 

The programme which brought together students, citizens and notable personalities from within and outside Adamawa state and Nigeria was believed to be one of its kind in ensuring that the monster that has eaten deep into the society both within and outside Nigeria is defeated.

 

High point of the event was presentation of awards and a standout comedy on menace of drug abuse by a popular Nigeria stand-up comedian, Sarkin Dariya.

 

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