The Kogi State Government, has warned youths against the use of hard drugs as well as engaging in any form of evil vice that may endanger their well-being.
According to a statement issued by the Information Officer, Kogi State Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, James Sani, the Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Aridaojo Anyebe, gave the charge during a visit to rehabilitated victims of drug abuse at the Rehabilitation Centre of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Lokoja.
Hon. Anyebe reiterated that the State Government condemns drugs abuse in its entirety, noting the practice destroys and kills while advising Kogi youths and Nigerians at large to avoid it.
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He urged parents to closely monitor their children from childhood regarding the dangers of drugs abuse and other negative vices capable of endangering their future.
The Commissioner described drug abuse as dangerous to life and urged victims to leave the culture behind and embrace positive mindedness towards the growth and development of society at large.
Hon. Anyebe used the forum to restate the commitment of the Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo led administration to the progress and development of youths in Kogi State, just as he advised them to embrace discipline and decorum for the betterment of their lives.
The Commissioner equally commended the State Commandant of the , National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Mustapha, for his dedication and commitment at the rehabilitation centre, adding that the present administration under Governor Ododo was impressed with the innovative approach adopted at the centre.
He said the Ministry will continue to partner with the Kogi command of the NDLEA in the fight against drug abuse in the state and Nigeria at large.
Speaking on the occasion, the Kogi State Commandant of the NDLEA,Umar Mustapha, said the rehabilitation centre was established to ensure that drug abuse victims were rehabilitated and freed from the habit.
The Commandant appealed to the Kogi State Government for partnership, particularly regarding the provision of sports facilities at the centre.
Over three youths undergoing rehabilitation for drugs abuse are about to be discharged from the centre.
