By Ibironke Ariyo
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has supported the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)’s efforts to rid the nation of the scourge of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking.
The students’ union leaders led by their National President, Comrade Sola Oladoja, made the commitment when they paid a courtesy visit to the NDLEA Chairman, retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa.
NDLEA Spokesman, Femi Babafemi, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja.
According to him, NANS equally reaffirmed support for President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and his re-election bid in 2027.
Babafemi quoted Oladoja as commending the NDLEA boss for his dynamic leadership and the Agency’s relentless successes against drug cartels.
Oladoja specifically lauded Marwa’s commitment to safeguarding the lives of Nigerian students through the War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) social advocacy initiative, which has been instrumental in raising awareness across tertiary institutions.
Reaffirming the association’s support for the NDLEA and the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu, Oladoja stated that the students’ backing of the current administration was rooted in tangible pro-youth achievements.
These, he noted, included the successful implementation of student loans, the resolution of industrial strikes in tertiary institutions, and various youth empowerment schemes.
In his response, Marwa expressed his long-standing pride in the Nigerian student body, noting that his relationship with them had remained strong due to their consistent support across his various national assignments.
“As a critical sector of the Nigerian policy, what you said about your appreciation of the gains of President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and your commitment to support his re-election in 2027 gladdens my heart,” he said.
Addressing the specific challenge of drug prevalence in schools, the NDLEA boss emphasised the need for a collaborative front to sanitize the academic environment.
“We need to work with you on our efforts to rid our campuses of drug abuse.
“This is because of the consequences to students’ health, their aspirations, and even their families, as well as the society at large,” he said.
Speaking on the recently introduced Federal Government Drug Integrity Test Policy for students, Marwa explained that the measure was strictly protective rather than punitive.
The NDLEA boss stated that the policy was designed in the best interest of the youth, as early detection of drug use makes treatment and rehabilitation far more effective.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the visit ended with a mutual commitment to deepen the partnership between NDLEA and NANS in the ongoing crusade against substance abuse on Nigerian campuses.(NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
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