Reporter: Chibueze Attama
The Chairman, Enugu State traditional rulers council, His royal majesty Igwe Samuel Ikechukwu Asadu has commended the National Drug Law Enfforcement Agency, NDLEA in their efforts in combating drug abuse in the country.
Igwe Asadu who doubles as the traditional ruler of Edem-Ani autonomous community in Nsukka Local government area of the state gave the commendation during NDLEA sensitization programme in Nsukka.
Speaking on behalf of the traditional ruler, the Chief palace Secretary, Edem-Ani autonomous community, Chief Joseph Ugwuanyi thanked the agency for such important awareness programme and urged them to continue such programme in other communities so that people will be aware of the menace.
The royal father noted that abuse of hard drugs has done so much harm especially on the youths, and assured the agency of his steady supports.
“On behalf of Igwe Asadu, I welcome you people; this awareness is very important because drug abuse has negative effects on our youths, many are already adicted to it. “I want you people to take this awareness down to even other communities so that people especially the youths will be aware of the danger of drug abuse” he said.
The Enugu Traditional Rulers Chairman said anybody that knows the Implications of drug abuse will participate in eradicating it, and enjoined the youths to take the agency’s message seriously for their own good.
Earlier in his speech, the commander, NDLEA Enugu State Command, CN Adekunle Owoputi represented by his Deputy, DCN Joseph Asikia appreciated Igwe Asadu for his supports, and explained that the programme is part of the agency’s selfless service to the society.
“What we are doing is rendering a selfless service to humanity; drug abuse is a global problem, everybody is involved. “We want the society to know the danger of drug abuse and illicit trafficking”, DCN Asikia stated.
On his goodwill message, the Commander of NDLEA Special Area Command, Akanu Ibiam International Airport Enugu, CN Audi Yakubu represented by officers led by CSN Edoga Valentine assured Igwe Asadu of the agency’s commitment in eradicating drug abuse in the society.
The awareness programme which is preparatory for June 26, 2026 World Drug Day involved a road walk from Nsukka Bus terminal Enugu road, to Aku road, Obe Echara Junction, Barracks junction, down to Odenigbo round-about before finally ended at Igwe Asadu palace.
The event had in attendance NDLEA officers from Enugu Zonal command, various Unit commands in the state, Special Area Command Akanu Ibiam International Airport Enugu, Students from various schools in Nsukka zone, Corps members as well as sister security agencies including Nigeria Security and Civil Defence corps, NSCDC, and Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC.
Edited by MAMAH
