60% Of Students In Kano Are Drug Users – NDLEA

The National Drug Law and Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) hat over 50% of students in secondary and tertiary institutions in Kano State are involved in drug use.

The Superintendent of Narcotics at NDLEA, Jibril Ibrahim, disclosed this information during a one-day symposium organized by the Society for Peace Development and Education in collaboration with the Federal College of Education (FCE) Kano, focusing on "The menace of drug abuse and the way forward."

Ibrahim highlighted the increasing prevalence of drug abuse, with schools actively seeking NDLEA's involvement for lectures—an indicator of the rising issue. He emphasized that the percentage of students involved in drug use is now estimated to be between 50 to 60 percent, underscoring the urgent need for intervention.

Calling for proactive measures, Ibrahim urged academic institutions to implement strict laws and punishments, proposing that students undergo a drug substance use test at least once per semester. This, he believes, will act as a deterrent and contribute to curbing the rising trend.

The deputy provost of FCE Kano, Dr Dauda Sa’idu, reiterated the purpose of the symposium, emphasizing the need to address the fast-spreading menace of drug abuse, particularly among students. Although the college has recorded close to zero recent cases, the symposium aims to prevent the escalation of drug-related issues within the institution.

As the chairman of the event, Makaman Bichi, Dr Isyaku Umar Tofa expressed deep concern about the widespread abuse of drugs, especially among students. He stressed the importance of collective action, urging all stakeholders to take responsibility for addressing the issue. Dr Tofa emphasized the crucial role parents play, urging them to closely monitor their children's activities and fulfill their parental responsibilities.

"We must stop it from the source so that our children cannot even see or access it,” he stressed.

The symposium serves as a call to action to address the growing challenge of drug abuse among students in Kano State, urging a collaborative effort from educational institutions, law enforcement agencies, and parents to safeguard the well-being of the youth.

 

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