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Drug Abuse: Reps task NDLEA, NAFDAC on urgent action

Updated Mar 03 2020 11:03 pm

By Victor Oluwasegun, Abuja

 

The House of Representatives has urged the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC to be alive to their responsibilities as provided in the relevant Acts.


The Green Chamber said they should ensure that the ugly trend at which drug is abused is checkmated.



 

The lawmakers also urged the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria to exercise control by ensuring that only qualified Pharmacists are allowed to run Pharmaceutical shops.


They further urged the National Orientation Agency to embark on media campaigns against drug abuse while sensitizing citizens on the disastrous effects of drug abuse on individuals involved and the society at large.


They further called on parents to be alive to their responsibilities in giving their children proper up bringing;


The resolutions were sequel to the passage of a motion by a member Rep. Omowunmi Ogunlola, titled: “Need to Control Indiscriminate Use of Drugs and Narcotics by Nigerian Youths.”


While arguing the motion, the lawmaker said: “The House notes that drugs and narcotics are manufactured for use to combating health challenges and wrongful usage of drugs is contrary to the purpose for which drugs are produced;



 

“Worried by the rate those drugs are abused mainly by the youths have reached an alarming rate, with its attendant consequences given that the youths are the future of any country and if a sizeable number of youths continually engage in drugs abuse, it may spell doom for the future of the nation.”


She also noted that it was in appreciation of the need to combat the above situation that the Federal Government established the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control to eradicate the menace of drug abuse.


She further said: “Alarmed that despite statutory measures put in place to eradicate indiscriminate use and abuse of drugs, there seems to be little or no impact judging by the reports from the media on incessant abuse of drugs;


‘Aware that there are increasing incidents of misdemeanor, resulting in harassment and unruly behavior on the part of the youth resulting in unbridled killings of fellow citizens even in some unbelievable circumstances involving children killing their parents.


She expressed worried that if the trend continues unabated, Nigerian streets may be populated by lunatics in the next 10 (ten) years.


The motion was passed when the Deputy Speaker, Idris Wase called for a voice vote.


The House Committees on Healthcare Services and Narcotic Drugs were mandated to ensure implementation.


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