Marwa Charges Traditional Rulers to Join War Against Substance Abuse

The war on drugs cannot be won without the partnership of traditional institutions, says Marwa.

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NDLEA Chairman, retired Brig.- Gen. Buba Marwa, has called on traditional institutions and parents in Nigeria to join forces with the agency in tackling substance abuse.

Marwa made the call on Saturday, while attending the 10th anniversary of Akinale Day and the maiden Coronation Anniversary of Oba Oluseyi Ayodeji Adediran, Otileta I, Towulade of Owu Akinale in Ogun.

In a statement by Director, Media and Advocacy, Mr. Femi Babafemi, the NDLEA boss described his attendance as a pilgrimage of friendship, respect, and deep-seated admiration.

He recalled his close relationship with the monarch spanning nearly two decades, dating back to Oba Adediran's days as leader of the Lisabi Youths.

The NDLEA boss urged parents to return to core values of parenting by monitoring their children and watching for early behavioural changes.

He appealed directly to youths to reject illicit drugs, describing substance abuse as a false escape that multiplies rather than solves problems.

Marwa charged the Royal Council and community leaders in Owu Akinale to establish community-based advocacy networks, making the town a hostile environment for drug peddlers.

He stressed that the agency could not win the war against drug abuse without the partnership of traditional institutions and monarchs who understand youth dynamics.

The recent discovery of Nigerian-Mexican cartel operated industrial scale clandestine methamphetamine laboratories in the forests of Ogun and Oyo states has also raised concerns about the growing menace of substance abuse in Nigeria.

And in a bid to combat the problem, Marwa has warned traditional rulers and community leaders in the southwest and the country as a whole to pay attention to activities of strangers in their forests.

Traditional rulers must ensure that those seeking to buy farmlands in rural communities are properly vetted, Marwa said.

This means that traditional rulers must take an active role in monitoring the activities of strangers in their domains and ensure that the right people are in charge of local businesses and farmlands.

In the southwest, particularly in Ogun and Oyo states, traditional rulers must be on the lookout for suspicious activities in the forests and report any strange occurrences to the authorities.

This is not the first time Marwa has spoken out on the issue of substance abuse in Nigeria. In the past, he has said that the NDLEA cannot win the war against drug abuse without the partnership of traditional institutions and monarchs who understand youth dynamics.

The recent discovery of clandestine methamphetamine laboratories in Ogun and Oyo states has put the spotlight on the growing menace of substance abuse in Nigeria.

And while the NDLEA has been working hard to combat the problem, traditional rulers and community leaders must also take an active role in monitoring the activities of strangers in their domains and reporting any suspicious occurrences to the authorities.

With the growing menace of substance abuse in Nigeria, it is time for traditional rulers and parents to take a unified stance against it.

The Nigerian government has been working hard to combat the problem of substance abuse, but it is a multi-faceted issue that requires the collective effort of all stakeholders.

The recent discovery of clandestine methamphetamine laboratories in Ogun and Oyo states is a clear indication that the problem of substance abuse is more widespread than initially thought.

The NDLEA has been working hard to combat the problem, but it is a long-term battle that requires the dedication and commitment of all stakeholders.

For Marwa, the discovery of clandestine methamphetamine laboratories in Ogun and Oyo states was a wake-up call.

He has always said that the NDLEA cannot win the war against drug abuse without the partnership of traditional institutions and monarchs who understand youth dynamics.

This is why he is urging parents and traditional rulers in Nigeria to join forces with the agency in tackling the growing menace of substance abuse.

With the recent discovery of clandestine methamphetamine laboratories in Ogun and Oyo states, the stakes have become even higher.

The NDLEA has been working hard to combat the problem, but it is a challenge that requires the collective effort of all stakeholders.

Marwa has urged parents to monitor their children and watch for early behavioural changes. He has also appealed to youths to reject illicit drugs, describing substance abuse as a false escape that multiplies rather than solves problems.

In a statement by Director, Media and Advocacy, Mr. Femi Babafemi, the NDLEA boss described his attendance as a pilgrimage of friendship, respect, and deep-seated admiration.

In the past, Marwa has said that the NDLEA cannot win the war against drug abuse without the partnership of traditional institutions and monarchs who understand youth dynamics.

The NDLEA has been working hard to combat the problem, but it is a long-term battle that requires the dedication and commitment of all stakeholders.

With the growing menace of substance abuse in Nigeria, it is time for traditional rulers and parents to take a unified stance against it.

Marwa has always said that the NDLEA cannot win the war against drug abuse without the partnership of traditional institutions and monarchs who understand youth dynamics.

The recent discovery of clandestine methamphetamine laboratories in Ogun and Oyo states has put the spotlight on the growing menace of substance abuse in Nigeria.

The Nigerian government has been working hard to combat the problem of substance abuse, but it is a multi-faceted issue that requires the collective effort of all stakeholders.

Marwa has urged parents and traditional rulers in Nigeria to join forces with the agency in tackling the growing menace of substance abuse.

In a statement by Director, Media and Advocacy, Mr. Femi Babafemi, the NDLEA boss described his attendance as a pilgrimage of friendship, respect, and deep-seated admiration.

This is not the first time Marwa has spoken out on the issue of substance abuse in Nigeria.

The war on drugs cannot be won without the partnership of traditional institutions, says Marwa.