Ogun NUJ Correspondents’ Chapel, NDLEA group up in battle in opposition to drug abuse

The Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun State Council, and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have agreed to strengthen ties within the struggle in opposition to drug abuse.

The settlement was reached after the chief members of the chapel paid a courtesy go to to the command, on Tuesday.

The chairman of the chapel, Comrade Yetunde Fatungase in her remarks counseled the NDLEA for its unwavering willpower in combating drug abuse, tackling illicit trafficking, and bringing perpetrators of drug-related crimes to justice all through Ogun State.

​She emphasised that the company’s operations have contributed considerably towards defending susceptible lives, safeguarding youths from dependancy, and fostering a safer, drug-free society.

​The chairman famous that combating drug abuse calls for a collective method, stressing that safety businesses can’t win the battle in opposition to substance abuse in isolation with out energetic institutional backing.

​Highlighting the civic position of the press, Fatungase acknowledged that media practitioners have a basic obligation to assist anti-narcotic initiatives by means of public enlightenment, instructional outreach, and steady advocacy.

​She due to this fact reassured the State Commander that journalists throughout the chapel stay dedicated to accountable, insightful, and impact-driven reporting that exposes the hazards of illicit medicine whereas projecting the company’s achievements.

​Responding on behalf of the company, the Commander, Tijjani Rabe counseled the Correspondents’ Chapel for taking the proactive initiative to go to the command, describing the media as an indispensable spine within the marketing campaign in opposition to drug abuse.

​CN Rabe emphasised that enforcement operations alone corresponding to raids, interdictions, and arrests can’t utterly remove drug abuse with out aggressive public consciousness and preventive schooling reaching each family, college, and neighborhood.

​Reaffirming the command’s readiness to construct a sturdy partnership, CN Rabe assured the delegation of an open-door coverage, offering well timed and correct info to assist investigative reporting whereas encouraging journalists to make use of their platforms to show drug networks and advocate for community-level rehabilitation.