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Shaibu Warns Nigerian Youth Against Drug, Substance Abuse | METROWATCH

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Isioma Ogochukwu by Isioma Ogochukwu
December 12, 2023
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Shaibu Warns Nigerian Youth Against Drug, Substance Abuse | METROWATCH

•Edo Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu with members of the Association of Movie Directors of Nigeria during a courtesy visit on Tuesday, in Benin City.

By Ogochukwu Isioma

Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt Hon Comrade Philip Shaibu, has urged Nigerian youths to stay away from drugs and substance abuse, as it is dangerous to their health and growth of the society.

Shaibu gave the charge, Tuesday, in Benin City, when he received members of the Association of Movie Directors of Nigeria, led by its Edo State Chairman, Comrade Osaze Dickson, during an advocacy visit for the endorsement of an upcoming movie, ‘The Dangers of Drug Abuse by Nigerian Youths’, in collaboration with the Theatre Arts Department, University of Benin, UNIBEN.

He said the effects of drug abuse on the younger generation was inimical to their development, hence the urgent need for a paradigm shift to address the challenge.

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According to him, “Drug abuse has reduced the productivity of young people and is affecting their economic lives. Youths must learn to take their minds off drugs and stand up to say no to peers who may want to lure them into drug and substance abuse”.

“We must take this campaign against drug and substance abuse very seriously, in all nooks and cranny across the state and our country and not just the urban areas. I am ready to join in the campaign, including physical walk against drug abuse”.

“Let’s encourage and sensitize the young ones to shun activities such as drug abuse that can hinder them from actualizing their dreams. Such beautiful dreams can only be actualized with a sound mind and not an abused one”.

“To the youths, we need you, the society needs you; drug abuse will only destroy your dreams of becoming who you want to be in future. You have a great future and that future can only be attained and achieved with a sound mind as the abuse of drugs can mess up with the brain of a young person”, Shaibu admonished.

The Deputy Governor, however, thanked the Movie Directors and UNIBEN Theatre Arts Department for “reawakening consciousness on the need to shun negative vibes, especially drug abuse with their new movie”.

“We thank you for coming up with a movie to sensitise, educate and empower young minds with information that will help them make the right choices. Knowledge, they say, is power. So having the right information about the abuse of drugs and substance and how to stay clear of it cannot be over-emphasized”.

“Drug and substance abuse can affect every aspect of a child’s life and have a negative effect on society. So the earlier we nip it in the bud, the better for our youths and society”.

Shaibu further warned entertainers against negative peer pressure influence that could lead them to indulge in drug and substance abuse, warning, “you don’t need any ‘enhancement drug’ or substance to get to the peak of your career”.

The Deputy Governor subsequently endorsed the movie awareness campaign and reassured that his office is open to collaborating with all relevant stakeholders in the fight against drug abuse.

He, however, tasked all stakeholders to continue to evolve strategies at targeting youths and implementing well-thought-out interventions to achieve a drug abuse-free society, adding that the fight against drug abuse is a collective responsibility of all citizens.

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Isioma Ogochukwu

Isioma Ogochukwu

Ogochukwu Isioma is a Bachelor of Arts degree holder in Linguistics Studies from the University of Benin, and a Master's student in International Affairs and Diplomacy at the Amadu Bello University, Zaria. With over half a decade-long active journalism practice, Ogochukwu is the Founder and Publisher of popular education-focused online medium, CAMPUS GIST, and currently writes for METROWATCH. He can be reached via ogochukwuisioma@gmail.com.

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