From David Onuoja, Abuja
The Senator representing Kogi East Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Jibrin Isah-Echocho, has assured the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), of his support to the fight to curb the menace of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in the country .
He made the pledge during the commissioning of Zonal Command of NDLEA in Anyigba, Kogi State.
Senator Isah-Echocho, described the establishment of the NDLEA center as a move towards securing the future of young people and guaranteeing a healthy society.
He emphasized that drug and substance abuse has become an endemic phenomenon which makes the establishment of the zonal command a crucial step towards addressing the challenge.
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Present at the official commissioning and handover of the NDLEA Zonal Command office were Alhaji Danlami Garba, representing Senator Echocho, State Commander of NDLEA Umar Mustapha Yahuza, Zonal Commander Hassan Sakaba, Ejeh of Dekina, and Ogohi Oni Anyigba.
The initiative is a testament to the power of effective leadership and the impact that dedicated public servants can have on their communities as the lawmaker was instrumental in enhancing legislation that attracted the project to the state.
When fully operational, the NDLEA Zonal Command in Anyigba is expected to serve as a hub for drug control activities in Kogi East and its surrounding areas.
The agency is expected to prevent drug trafficking, investigate and prosecute drug-related offenses, and provide support for individuals struggling with addiction.
