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NAFDAC Seeks Corps Members’ Support To Fight Drug Abuse

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5 years ago

August 1, 2019

Joel Ajayi

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has sought for Corps Members’ support to fight drug abuse in the country especially at the grassroots.

It said plans are in top gear to maximise their skills to stem the tide of sub-standard medicines and foods.

NAFDAC Director-General, Prof. (Mrs) Mojisola Adedeye stated this today during a courtesy visit to NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim in his office.

She commended the invaluable contributions of Corps Members to NAFDAC activities but added that there is need for more assistance at the Local Government level because of the increasing rate of drug abuse in the remote areas.

According to her, we need more army to fight fake and counterfeit drugs at the Local Government level. The NYSC is a great channel for the country.

Adeyeye, who described Corps Members as reservoir of knowledge and resources added that the agency has embarked on National Drug Officers abuse programme where youths are sent to secondary schools across the country to teach students on the dangers of drug abuse.

In his response, Director-General, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim commended NAFDAC for its war against drug abuse in the country.

He said one of his policy thrust is to maximize the potentials of Corps Members for optimal performance adding that they are passionate about contributing their quota to the development of the country.

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President Tinubu Decries Violence In Rivers, Directs Police To Provide Security To LGA Offices

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2 weeks ago

October 7, 2024

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

President Bola Tinubu has called on Governor Siminalayi Fubara, political leaders and their supporters in Rivers State to exercise restraint and uphold the rule of law.

In response to recent tensions following last Saturday’s local government council election, the President expressed deep concern over reports of arson and explosions in the state.

He urged all political actors to de-escalate the situation and discourage their supporters from engaging in violence or destructive actions.

President Tinubu directed the police to restore and maintain peace, law, and order immediately.

While instructing law enforcement agencies to bring the situation under control, he emphasised the need to ensure the security of public institutions.

President Tinubu said government facilities built with public funds must be safeguarded from vandalism.

He stressed that self-help has no place in a democratic system, especially after 25 years of continuous democracy.

According to President Tinubu, the judiciary can settle all political disputes, and the outcome of this election should be no exception.

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