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Aisha Buhari Raises Alarm

President Muhmmadu Buhari’s wife, Hajia Aisha Buhari has raised alarm over the disturbing rise of drug abuse among the Nigerian youths.

Hajia Aisha Buhari

The president’s wife recently took to her Twitter account to lament over the act, calling on relevant stakeholders to curb the menace…

“I have noted with alarm the exponential rise of drug abuse in our country, especially in the North. As a parent, I am deeply saddened by this fact, it is important that we interrupt the trend and encourage our children to stay drug-free.”

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“Recently, in states like Kogi and Kebbi, rehabilitation centres were renovated and commissioned to cater for the victims of drug abuse while similar efforts are ongoing in other states.”

“However, my NGO conducted empowerment and training programmes for youths with constructive engagement as one of its direct goals. Recently, we inaugurated campaign programme for the war against substance abuse.”

She however expressed gratitude to the Federal Government, NAFDAC, etc. on efforts to curb the menace… “Very welcome development by the Federal Government, Ministry of Health, NAFDAC and Emzor Pharmaceuticals. Gradually and collectively we will put an end to the menace of drug abuse in Nigeria, lets save the lives of our youths and that of the next generation.”