Advocacy for Integrity and Role of Law Initiative (AIRLIN), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has inaugurated a 20-member c...
Advocacy for Integrity and Role of Law Initiative (AIRLIN), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has inaugurated a 20-member committee to tackle drug abuse and other social vices among youths in Nasarawa State.
The committee was launched on Saturday in Lafia, with the goal of educating youths about the dangers of drug abuse and its implications on their mental, health, social, and economic well-being.
According to Alh. Muhammad Gamawa, National Chairman of AIRLIN, the NGO is a non-political and non-religious group that aims to address issues leading to youth restiveness in the country.
He lamented the high prevalence rate of drug abuse among the productive population and urged youths to engage in meaningful and lawful activities to avoid being used by criminal elements for selfish gains.
The committee, drawn from the 13 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state, will organize town hall meetings to orient youths on the dangers of drug abuse. Ahj. Ibrahim Ibrahim, Nasarawa State Coordinator of the group, emphasized the importance of the committee's work in tackling the menace of drug abuse and other social vices in the state.
Josephine Malla from Wamba LGA and Bako Garba from Toto LGA, who spoke on behalf of the committee members, promised to work seriously in their respective areas to combat drug abuse. They noted that most criminals engage in criminal activities under the influence of drugs, highlighting the need for urgent action.
Gamawa added that AIRLIN is working in collaboration with other organizations to complement the government's efforts in addressing vices and criminalities in the country. He called for more volunteers to join the campaign and create awareness among youths, who are the future of the country.
The inauguration of the committee marks a significant step towards addressing the growing problem of drug abuse in Nasarawa State.
With the support of AIRLIN and other stakeholders, the committee is poised to make a positive impact on the lives of youths in the state and contribute to a safer and healthier society.
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