In FULafia NDLEA boss, Marwa, charges graduates to shun drugs

The recently graduated students of the Federal University of Lafia have been charged to shun drugs and achieve their academic goals.

The advice was given by Brigadier-General Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd), CON, OFR, the Chairman and CEO of the National Drug Law and Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) during the convocation lecture of the University 

Marwa, represented by the  Barr. Ibrahim Abdul, the Director, Assets and Financial Investigation  of the Agency, stated that drugs abuse was among the major causes of conflicts plaguing the country. 

In his lecture, titled: “Dangers of Illicit Drugs to the Security, Economy and Image of Nigeria,” Marwa noted that Nigeria has been identified as a hub for the production and distribution of harmful drugs in society, calling on Nigerians to be alert and report all forms of abuse to the authorities.

The Lecturer further encouraged the University to collaborate with the NDLEA to initiate drug tests on all students prior to their admittance in the university which helps the institution to know the breed of individuals in the institution. 

In his welcome address, the Vice-Chancellor of the University Prof. Shehu Abdul Rhaman who was grateful to all individuals present at the event noted that convocation lectures is a part of the academic culture of Universities which deals with information the society and promoting social economic development.

He said that the lecture was timely and the rise in drug abuse in society has necessitated the choice of the topic saying " We appreciate Gen. Marwa for accepting to deliver the lecture".

The Chairman of the convocation lecture and the Secretary-General of the Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities,  Prof. Yakubu Ochefu in his speech congratulated the University on its rapid growth and emphasised that drug abuse is a global phenomenon which  has held the tertiary institutions hostage   and further limited the growth of the nation.

He noted that drug abuse policies in tertiary institutions were obsolete and needed to be reviewed to take care of current developments.

He encouraged all individuals to be watchful of their wards as the rapid technological development has given an opportunity for children to expose themselves to different contents in the internet space.

He called on parents abd the University administrators to  work together in collaboration with the NDLEA to stem the rate of drug abuse in society.