Ondo partners NDLEA to tackle drug abuse among youths
- ✦The partnership is expected to involve public awareness campaigns, community engagement, early intervention and drug-abuse prevention programmes across the state’s 18 local government areas.
- The Ondo State Government has said it is partnering with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency to tackle drug and substance abuse, particularly among young people.
- The statement read, “The meeting focused on strengthening institutional cooperation, youth-oriented drug prevention programmes, public enlightenment campaigns, community engagement, early intervention, and the promotion of healthy lifestyles among young people and the general public. ”The partnership underscores the determination of the administration of His Excellency, Dr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, to prioritise youth development, social inclusion, public safety, and the overall well-being of citizens. ”As part of the proposed collaboration, the office of the Special Assistant to the Governor on Youth and Social Inclusion will work closely with the NDLEA to promote sustained awareness campaigns in schools, communities, youth organisations, and other relevant institutions across the 18 Local Government Areas of the state.” It also disclosed plans to incorporate drug-abuse prevention, awareness and referral services into the proposed Ondo State Youth Call Centre.
- The partnership is expected to involve public awareness campaigns, community engagement, early intervention and drug-abuse prevention programmes across the state’s 18 local government areas.
The Ondo State Government is partnering with the NDLEA to tackle drug and substance abuse among youths through awareness campaigns and prevention programme
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What is the latest development regarding Ondo State?
The Ondo State Government has said it is partnering with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency to tackle drug and substance abuse, particularly among young people.
Who are the key organizations or public figures mentioned?
The statement read, “The meeting focused on strengthening institutional cooperation, youth-oriented drug prevention programmes, public enlightenment campaigns, community engagement, early intervention, and the promotion of healthy lifestyles among young people and the general public. ”The partnership underscores the determination of the administration of His Excellency, Dr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, to prioritise youth development, social inclusion, public safety, and the overall well-being of citizens. ”As part of the proposed collaboration, the office of the Special Assistant to the Governor on Youth and Social Inclusion will work closely with the NDLEA to promote sustained awareness campaigns in schools, communities, youth organisations, and other relevant institutions across the 18 Local Government Areas of the state.” It also disclosed plans to incorporate drug-abuse prevention, awareness and referral services into the proposed Ondo State Youth Call Centre.
What timeline or key figures were confirmed?
The Special Assistant to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Youth and Social Inclusion, Henry Okunomo, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday after a meeting with officials of the NDLEA in the state.
