Edo First Lady’s Office Participates in NGSF-NDLEA Drug Prevention Program
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Edo First Lady’s Office Participates in NGSF-NDLEA Drug Prevention Program
By Adesuwa Ehimuan
The Coordinator office of the First Lady, Edo State, Mrs Edesili Okpebholo Anani, participated in the Nigeria Governors’ Spouses Forum (NGSF) – National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Community Drug Prevention Programme held at the TY Buratai Hall, WU Bassey Barracks, Asokoro, Abuja.
The capacity-building session aimed to enhance understanding of the National Drug Control Framework and bolster advocacy for a drug-free society, particularly among women, youth, and vulnerable communities.
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, in her keynote address through a representative, Hajiya Laila Jibrin Barau, wife of the Deputy Senate President, lauded the NDLEA and NGSF for initiating a timely intervention.
She particularly praised NDLEA Chairman Brig. Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd) for his leadership prowess in addressing the drug crisis.
“This training could not have come at a more appropriate time, as both data and daily realities reveal the depth of drug infiltration into every corner of our communities,” she said.
“We face a national emergency—one threatening the health, safety, and future of our children.”
Senator Tinubu emphasized that drug and substance abuse among adolescents demands urgent, collective action. It requires a community-based response integrating enforcement, education, family support.
The NDLEA Chairman, Brig. Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd), in his welcome remarks, described the drug menace as a major barrier to national development, health, and security.
He stressed that Nigeria is not immune to the growing global drug crisis, noting its deep penetration across all sectors of society.
The Coordinator Office of the First Lady, Edo State, Mrs Edesili Okpebholo Anani reaffirmed her commitment to supporting grassroots initiatives promoting healthier communities in Edo State.
She emphasized the importance of advocacy and community empowerment in combating drug abuse and pledged to intensify awareness campaigns and intervention programme statewide.
Highlight of the event was the presentation of a certificate of participation to the Coordinator Office of the First Lady, Edo State by the Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig. Gen. Muhammad Buba Marwa (rtd).
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