• Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Education
  • Health
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
  • Login
No Result
View All Result
NEWSLETTER
Elanza News
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Education
  • Health
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Education
  • Health
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy
No Result
View All Result
Elanza News
Home News

Customs officers wives, group warn students against drug abuse

Nathaniel Irobi by Nathaniel Irobi
February 9, 2025
in News
0
Customs officers wives, group warn students against drug abuse

President of COWA, Mrs Kikelomo Adeniyi raising a placard against drug abuse, illicit drug trafficking.

0
SHARES
4
VIEWS
FacebookTwitterWhatsappEmailTelegram

RelatedPosts

Jaba LGA Vice Chairman, Hon. Babaladi, Gives Financial Support To 25 Youths

FG Pegs Kidney Dialysis at N12,000 in 11 Federal Hospitals

Makinde Approves Ladoja’s Nomination as Olubadan, Installation Holds September 26

The Customs Officers Wives Association (COWA) and Bridge and Bond Development Initiative (BBDI) on Tuesday urged students to shun drug abuse and stay focused to fulfil their future dreams.

They made the call during a campaign to celebrate the 2024 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking at Government Junior Secondary Schools Garki, Area 11 and Karu, Abuja respectively.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the theme for the celebration was: “The Evidence is Clear: Invest in Prevention and Treatment.”

NAN also reports that the topic for the campaign was: “Dangers of Drug Abuse in a Child’s Life.”

The event  was organised by BBDI and sponsored by COWA.

Speaking at the event, the President of COWA, Mrs Kikelomo Adeniyi, admonished the students not to engage in any venture that would make them go down the slop of life or lose their integrity.

“This is because,  you are bigger and better than who you think you are.  We want you to shun drug abuse. Be friends with people that will bring out the best in you.

“Always do the right thing.  Don’t succumb to peer pressure; when you notice something going wrong speak out; speak to somebody, your parents, teachers, principal.

“Don’t do anything that will destroy your life. You are the future of this country. Don’t let drug destroy you. Seek support so that you can achieve your potential in life.

ALSO READ:  Obaseki Seeks Collaboration To Conserve Ecosystem, Prevent Biodiversity Loss

“Invest in yourself by doing the things that would guide and lead you to your future dreams. Engage in sports and other activities that will help your mental ability and make you stay off drugs.

“Also,  get a mentor that would always hold your hands and help you to achieve your future goals and dreams. Nevertheless, don’t give up on your dreams, stay focus. You are the great future of Nigeria,” Adeniyi said.

Adeniyi also called on parents to join in the campaign to curb the menace of drug abuse in the society.

Officials of COWA, BBDI at the high table during the event.

Also speaking, the National Coordinator  of BBDI, Mr Festus Onifade, said the  initiative had been on the  campaign to address drug abuse since  2018.

“This year, we have found a worthy partner in COWA to carry this message far. They are wives and mothers and have decided to sponsor the  event.

“We must rid our society of drug abuse. And you know, drug use and abuse is closely treated to crime. We want  to solve the issue of crime and criminality. We have to go to the roops to stop the  spread of drug abuse,” Onifade said.

One of the resource persons, Mrs Tega Amogu, in her presentation, explained to the students that drug would give them fake dreams that would destroy their future.

“Don’t be deceived, drugs will never bring out the creativity in you. The creativity is already in you. Taking drugs to be creative will only lead to addiction and disaster.

“Drug will make you forget about your real dream in life,” she said.

ALSO READ:  May Day: Labour urges Nigerian Govt to open civic space

Amogu, a survivor of drug abuse, narrated her life journey through the abuse of drugs and other substances.

She praised God for helping her to overcome the challenge of drug abuse.

Cross section of the students while listening to lectures on drug abuse.
Another resource person, Mr Prosper  Chukwudi, a television and radio host, urged the students to focus on their dreams.

Chukwudi also cautioned the students against bad friends, peer pressure and internet fraudsters.

NAN reports that those in attendance include officials of COWA Principals and teachers from the schools and other relevant stakeholders. (NA

Tags: Drug
Nathaniel Irobi

Nathaniel Irobi

Related Posts

Jaba LGA Vice Chairman, Hon. Babaladi, Gives Financial Support To 25 Youths

Jaba LGA Vice Chairman, Hon. Babaladi, Gives Financial Support To 25 Youths

by Tambaya Julius
August 20, 2025
0

By Tambaya Julius, Abuja The Vice Chairman of Jaba Local Government Area in Kaduna State, Hon. Mustapha Danladi Babaladi, has...

FG Pegs Kidney Dialysis at N12,000 in 11 Federal Hospitals

FG Pegs Kidney Dialysis at N12,000 in 11 Federal Hospitals

by Nathaniel Irobi
August 20, 2025
0

The federal government has fixed N12,000 as the cost for dialysis under the kidney dialysis subsidy scheme, away from the...

Makinde Approves Ladoja’s Nomination as Olubadan, Installation Holds September 26

Makinde Approves Ladoja’s Nomination as Olubadan, Installation Holds September 26

by Nathaniel Irobi
August 20, 2025
0

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved the nomination of Oba Rashidi Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The...

Recommended

Tinubu Instilling Stability, Hope in Nigeria, Says Okowa

Tinubu Instilling Stability, Hope in Nigeria, Says Okowa

2 days ago
Sen. Wamakko Empowers Constituents With Thousands Of Motorcycle, Food Items, Others

Sen. Wamakko Empowers Constituents With Thousands Of Motorcycle, Food Items, Others

1 day ago

Popular News

  • Cross River State Triumphs at Prestigious All-women Interstate Debate

    Cross River State Triumphs at Prestigious All-women Interstate Debate

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Sokoto GBV RT Demands Immediate Justice For Brutalized 14 Year Old Bashariya 

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • BRGIE Acting Prime Minister Provides Explosive Testimony to U.S. Congress Calling For Release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu & Simon Ekpa

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Haske: The Rise Of A New Movement

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Rahila Bags Presidential’s NYSC Honours Award For Community Service

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0

Connect with us

Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube
Elanza logo

Elanza News is your NO 1 online platform for all news update.
#SayNoToFakeNews
Contact Us

Category

  • Arts & Literature (25)
  • Business (763)
  • Education (224)
  • Entertainment (315)
  • Health (201)
  • National (2,319)
  • News (8,602)
  • Opinion (314)
  • Politics (1,703)
  • Science (15)
  • Security (409)
  • Sports (471)

Newsletter

© 2023 Elanza News - The No 1 online news platform

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Science
  • National
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Health

© 2023 Elanza News - The No 1 online news platform