Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development say the most effective tool to combat drug use is to strengthen prevention programmes and treatment for victims.
The Minister Hajiya Sadiya Umar-Farouq stated this during a Psychosocial Support and Integration of Victims of Drug and Substance Abuse held at NDLEA Rehabilitation Facility at Gudu in Abuja.
Represented by the Director of Humanitarian Affairs, Dr. Grema Ali, Hajiya Sadiya, said that the federal government was determined to strengthen cooperation to achieve the goal of a free drug society.
‘’The Ministry will provide National Social Investment Programme opportunities for victims under rehabilitation by the NDLEA. Clients will undergo training in their various choice skills and will be equipped with starter packs for easy integration into the society”. She explained.
Also the Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA Retired Brigadier. General. Buba Marwa represented by the Agency’s Secretary, Mr Shedrack Haruna described the programme as laudable and first of its kind.
Radio Nigeria reports that the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs donated 20 Tablets, 5 industrial Gas Cookers and other cooking items for the rehabilitation of the clients.
