Drug addiction is a threat to public health and causes psychosocial problems in young people – GOC

Written by SADIQ ABUBAKAR from Maiduguri –

The General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 7th Division of the Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Haruna Ibrahim, said that drug addiction is a threat to public health, a disintegration of the human personality, promotes various forms of human deterioration and its effects are He said it will be expanded. crimes and torts of society;

Brigadier General Ibrahim stated this in his speech as the special guest of honor to commemorate the International Day of Youth held at the Nigeria 7th Division NAOWA Secretariat Conference Hall in Maiduguri, Maimalari State on Saturday.

The National Agreement states that International Day of Youth, celebrated on Thursday, May 16, 2024, focuses on boys and their well-being and their needs to feel happy, healthy and valued within their families and communities. I’m reporting that it’s the right day.

Established to reflect International Day of Women, the day focuses on the unique challenges and pressures faced by boys from different regions and cultures. This provides an opportunity for society to think about issues such as educational disparities, mental health, and societal expectations that disproportionately impact boys.

The themes for this year’s International Youth Day are: “A cool boy who manages his anger and aggression.”

The GOC further commended the staff and members of the Nigerian Army Officers Wives Association (NAOWA) for organizing a one-day sensitization session to curb the menace of drug abuse among the youths in the barracks.

Brigadier General Ibrahim also attributed the protracted crisis of Boko Haram terrorists to drug addiction, adding that most of the captured terrorists and the recovery of arms and ammunition from the bush by the military have made it difficult for them to carry out their evil deeds. He said the contents of the substance suspected to be drug-related have been revealed.

“I would like to commend NAOWA for organizing this event, which is a special day dedicated to recognizing boys and their fundamental human rights from exploitation.

“This lecture and awareness will help reduce or deter children from abusing drugs within the barracks. I pray and hope that they will be healthy both mentally and physically.

“I would also like to take this opportunity to urge parents not to neglect their children, especially boys after birth, but to properly support them socially and in the fear of God.” , I would like to be careful to grow it.

“This is very important because most of the social vices we are witnessing in our society are the result of parental neglect and poor education, and that is unacceptable,” Hassan said. .

Mrs. Aisha Ibrahim, President of NAOWA, 7th Division of the Nigerian Army, at the outset of her welcome address, represented by Mrs. Zara Mustapha, Principal of NAOWA Model Primary School, said that the association will continue to provide maximum support to the children of Nigeria. Stated. This is to ensure that the barracks grows and becomes useful to society.

She also praised NAOWA National President Mariya Lagbaha and the military authorities for their unflinching support in organizing the event.

Mrs. Aisha further added, “Although International Day of the Young Children was supposed to be celebrated from the beginning, NAOWA has chosen to change its own day today to allow children to participate in school activities during busy teaching hours. I did,” he said. ”.

The guest lecturer, Mr Sardauna Abdullahi, who is also the Deputy Commander, National Narcotics Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Borno State Command, broadly highlighted the dangers of drug addiction and its associated impact on children and youth in the society.

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