The NDLEA in Kano has suggested making drug testing mandatory for prospective couples as a step towards curbing drug abuse in the state.
The NDLEA Commander in Kano, Mr
Abubakar Idris-Ahmad, made this known to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on
Thursday.
“The agency has introduced the
Drug Integrity Test Initiative, which is anticipated to metamorphose into an
anti-drug culture for every Nigerian,” he said.
Idris-Ahmad said the drug test
will serve as a tool for the prevention of drug abuse and early detection of
individuals and couples status of drug use for appropriate treatment and
rehabilitation.
He said the proposed law for
the test became necessary to address the high rate of marriage breakdowns and
reduce drug abuse among married couples in the state.
“Investigations have shown that
one spouse often introduces the other to drugs after marriage and their children,
hindering efforts to combat drug abuse.”
He called on the Kano State
House of Assembly to enact a law requiring drug tests before marriage.
The commander appealed to
women, youths, and the general public to shun drug abuse and work together to
move the state and nation forward.
“The test initiative approach
seeks to tackle drug abuse at its roots, promoting a healthier and more
sustainable society,” Idris-Ahmad said.
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