NDLEA Director General, Prof Moji Adeyeye
Osun State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has called for urgent and collective community action in the fight against drug abuse and illicit trafficking.
It warned that the future of Nigerian youth is at risk if the trend continues unchecked.
At a sensitisation programme held in Osogbo to mark the 2025 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the State Commander of NDLEA, Lawal Adetula, stressed that no segment of society is exempt from responsibility in curbing the drug menace.
This year’s global theme, “Breaking the Chain: Prevention, Treatment and Recovery for All,” underscores the need to dismantle not just drug networks, but also the societal complicity that enables them.
“Whether you are a law enforcement officer aiding traffickers, or an educator turning a blind eye to abuse within your school premises, your chain must also be broken,” Adetula declared.
He warned that drug abuse thrives when individuals and institutions enable it—either through silence, negligence, or outright collaboration.
“If you allow your premises to become a haven for drug activities—whether as a school, a home, or a place of business—you are part of the chain, and it must be broken,” he emphasized. “We need every hand on deck.”
Commander Adetula urged parents, school proprietors, religious leaders, community heads, and the media to work hand-in-hand with the NDLEA in raising awareness, reporting suspicious activities, and fostering a drug-free culture among the youth.
The sensitisation programme, which drew participants from across educational institutions, civil society groups, and public agencies, featured discussions on drug prevention strategies, rehabilitation, and youth empowerment.
The event served as a stark reminder that while NDLEA intensifies enforcement, long-term success lies in prevention through education, community support, and shared responsibility.
