…As State Bureau, NDLEA complete first phase of campaign in Delta
The Governor of Delta State, Dr. (Elder) Sheriff Oborevwori, is set to headline the grand finale of the first phase of the “Drug Free Delta” campaign, themed “Yes to Life, No to Drug Abuse,” on Tuesday, February 18.
In a statement released on Sunday by the Director General of the Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr. Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, and made available to newsmen in Asaba, it was confirmed that the event will take place at the Royal Palace Hall, opposite the Orodje of Okpe Palace in Orerokpe, Okpe Local Government Area, starting at 10 a.m.
Dr. Oghenesivbe revealed that about 200 students from seven secondary schools have been selected to participate in this significant event.
The students will engage with special narcotic officers from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), led by the Delta State Commandant, Commander Abubakar Wada, Esq, along with other key stakeholders.
The grand finale promises to be a meaningful gathering aimed at fostering awareness and encouraging the youth to choose a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. Let me know if you’d like any adjustments.
Dr Oghenesivbe said the first phase of the campaign covered 28 Secondary Schools across the three senatorial districts, and that several WADA CLUBs (War Against Drug Abuse – WADA) were constituted to enable students spread the “Drug Free Delta” message within and outside their schools environment through Quiz competition, Essay writing and Drama to emphasize dangers of drug abuse and use of Illicit drugs.
Other dignitaries and senior government officials expected to grace the campaign grand finale on Tuesday at Orerokpe include; the Honourable Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Guwor, Hon James Augoye, Member representing Okpe State Constituency, Delta State House of Assembly, Chairman of Delta State Traditional Rulers Council and the Orodje of Okpe Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Orhue 1, Major-General Felix Mujakperuo (CFR, mni, Rtd), Chairman, Delta State Advisory and Peace Building Council, and former Federal Minister of Information, Prof Sam Oyovbaire, Secretary to Delta State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu, Honourable Commissioner for Health, Dr Joseph Onojaeme, Honourable Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mrs Rose Ezewu.
Other dignitaries expected are; Chief Adviser to Delta State Governor, Chief Senator Ighoyota Amori, Chairman, Okpe Local Government Council, Chief Isaiah Esiovwa and other Council Chairmen, Hon Chief Felix Anirah, PDP Leader Sapele LGA, Chief Mrs Roseline Amioku, Chairman, Delta State Civil Service Commission, Hon Chief Solomon Ighrakpata, Chairman Delta State Internal Revenue Service, Chief John Nani, Chairman DESOPADEC, Deaconess Mrs Eunice Okiemute Anirah, Special Adviser on Women Development to H.E. Delta, and others too numerous to mention.
Dr Oghenesivbe humbly appealed to all invited guests and senior government officials to be seated on or before 9:45am.
