…As St Martin College Issele-Uku, Isho Mixed Secondary School Ubulu-uku, Nshiagu College and Ibusa Mixed Secondary School weng agog on Wednesday
In the ongoing effort to protect the youth of Delta State from the dangers of illicit drug use and abuse, the Delta State Government, through the State Orientation and Communications Bureau under the leadership of Director-General Dr. Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, partnered with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), led by State Commander Mr. Wada Abubakar Esq. on Wednesday, they brought a crucial message about the risks of drug abuse to the students of St. Martin College, Isho Mixed Secondary School, and Ibusa Mixed Secondary School.
Mr. Silas Omobhude Osagie, Assistant State Commander of NDLEA Delta State Command, engaged with a large group of students, stressing the importance of abstaining from illicit drugs and drug abuse.
He also delivered Governor Oborevwori’s message, highlighting the urgent need for a “Drug-Free Delta” as part of his comprehensive reforms focused on peacebuilding and improved security.
He underscored the significance of the sensitization campaign, urging the students to stay drug-free in order to fulfill their God-given destinies.
“His Excellency, the Governor of Delta State, Dr. Elder Sheriff Oborevwori, has sent us here today through one of the government agencies; the Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, under Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe’s leadership with the message – ” Drug kills, Say No To Drugs, and Yes To Life”, in order to have a Drug Free Delta State.
The NDLEA Assistant State Commander, educated the students on how to identify certain drugs with live samples, emphasizing the destructive nature of the drugs, why they should avoid certain social parties.
“There was a birthday party very close to you were we found and rescued some young girls about your age who were victims of drugs mixed with the drinks and were about to be raped”.
“We are here to advise you never to keep bad company, stay away from Illicit Drugs and Drug Abuse so that you can achieve your individual colourful destiny.
“Your governor and our governor, Elder Sheriff Oborevwori loves you, and he sent us here to tell you that you should focus on your studies, be good students and to say Yes to Live, No Drugs.”
It was a robust engagement as students asked questions like “why some of these drugs are produced, why they are harmful to individuals and many more, which the NDLEA representative clarified, and sang and danced to “SAY NO TO HARD DRUGS, YES TO LIFE.
The staff and principals of the Schools were elated about this timely sensitization, expressing their gratitude to the State government, while also commending governor Oborevwori, for his love and concern for all Deltans.
The Schools management, Principals and Teachers pledged to reecho the message of having a “Drug Free Delta” and to strengthen the school’s newly established “War Against Drug Abuse” WADA Club, which stems to empower students to become advocates for a drug-free society.
Going forward, the “Drug Free Delta” campaign team will visit schools in kwale, Ozoro and Oleh on Thursday
