NOLLYWOOD star actress Stella Damasus
and Lawanson Yinka Lamboginny have been appointed Youth Ambassador by the
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in sensitising youths on the
dangers of illicit drug trafficking and abuse in the country.
NDLEA stated that the presentation of certificates to the celebrities as anti-drug abuse/trafficking ambassadors is to enhance the quality and reach of the anti-drug awareness campaign by engaging role model in the society.
The anti-drug Agency, said the development is a remarkable step by Nigeria aimed at enlarging its partnership coast in anti-drug abuse/trafficking sensitisation efforts.
“Using champions, advocates and goodwill ambassadors will help to fill the huge need for public education on the dangers of illicit drug production, trafficking and abuse.
Entertainment has a strong appeal particularly to youths. This is why we are using this medium in conveying our message to youths who are most vulnerable to drug abuse and trafficking” Giade said.
NDLEA Directors who spoke at the ceremony expressed their support for the partnership noting that the Agency cannot do it alone.
The Director General of the Agency, Otunba Femi Ajayi who made the presentation noted that drug control ambassadors are active champions of efforts against drug abuse and illicit drug trafficking in Nigeria.
In his words, “the role of counter-narcotic champions has become more crucial with the increase in abuse of uncontrolled substances with psycho-active and mood-changing effects. Besides, unprotected exposure to clandestine laboratories for illegal production of methamphetamine discovered in the country has devastating health consequences”.
Speaking on the appointment Stella Damasus and Lawanson Yinka Lamboginny said they are collaborating with the NDLEA as their contribution to crime control in the country.
Responding to the remarks of the DG, Stella Damasus said “we want to partner with NDLEA in saving lives. There is so much work to be done in public education on drug use and related harmful habits”.
The Ambassadors assured the Agency of significant improvement in the fight against drug abuse/trafficking due to effective anti-drug campaign programmes in the days ahead. They also used the occasion to seek the support and cooperation of Nigerians in achieving the goal of a drug-free society.
NDLEA stated that the presentation of certificates to the celebrities as anti-drug abuse/trafficking ambassadors is to enhance the quality and reach of the anti-drug awareness campaign by engaging role model in the society.
The anti-drug Agency, said the development is a remarkable step by Nigeria aimed at enlarging its partnership coast in anti-drug abuse/trafficking sensitisation efforts.
“Using champions, advocates and goodwill ambassadors will help to fill the huge need for public education on the dangers of illicit drug production, trafficking and abuse.
Entertainment has a strong appeal particularly to youths. This is why we are using this medium in conveying our message to youths who are most vulnerable to drug abuse and trafficking” Giade said.
NDLEA Directors who spoke at the ceremony expressed their support for the partnership noting that the Agency cannot do it alone.
The Director General of the Agency, Otunba Femi Ajayi who made the presentation noted that drug control ambassadors are active champions of efforts against drug abuse and illicit drug trafficking in Nigeria.
In his words, “the role of counter-narcotic champions has become more crucial with the increase in abuse of uncontrolled substances with psycho-active and mood-changing effects. Besides, unprotected exposure to clandestine laboratories for illegal production of methamphetamine discovered in the country has devastating health consequences”.
Speaking on the appointment Stella Damasus and Lawanson Yinka Lamboginny said they are collaborating with the NDLEA as their contribution to crime control in the country.
Responding to the remarks of the DG, Stella Damasus said “we want to partner with NDLEA in saving lives. There is so much work to be done in public education on drug use and related harmful habits”.
The Ambassadors assured the Agency of significant improvement in the fight against drug abuse/trafficking due to effective anti-drug campaign programmes in the days ahead. They also used the occasion to seek the support and cooperation of Nigerians in achieving the goal of a drug-free society.
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