The state Commander, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Mr. Mohammed Idris has decried the high incidence of drug abuse by the female gender, calling for serious intervention from all stakeholders to fight the scourge.
Mr. Idris made the observation during a courtesy call on Anambra State Commissioner for Basic Education, Professor Kate Omenugha.
He expressed fear that if the situation is not addressed, it may result in the breakdown of the family structure.
Mr. Idris called on the ministry to collaborate with the agency in educating the students at both primary and secondary schools of the inherent dangers associated with drug abuse.
Speaking, Professor Omenugha assured the present administration’s readiness to collaborate with the commander in the fight against drug abuse as the state is committed to seeing an end to this social menace.
She disclosed that Anambra students were taught right from primary level to recite the state’s shared values, a singular act that helps to condition their minds on becoming solution providers rather than being a part of the problem to be solved.
Later in a vote of thanks, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Basic Education, Mrs. Nwando Obiano said that the ministry is always open to liaise with the command in the fight against drug abuse.
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