As part of visionary effort to combat drug abuse in the society, the President, Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA), Mrs Salamatu Yahaya has paid a courtesy visit to the Headquarters of the National Drug law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Abuja.
NAOWA President outlined the objectives and activities of the organization while applauding the giant strides of NDLEA in tackling the scourge of drugs, substance abuse and trafficking in the country.
Mrs Yahaya further stated that the visit was to seek for partnership with NDLEA in the areas of counseling, early detection and other effective means of drugs and substance abuse eradication.
Responding to the gesture, NDLEA Chairman, Gen Buba Marwa (rtd) appreciated NAOWA’s delegation for the visit and assured them of NDLEA’s collaboration in the eradication of drugs and substance abuse through trainings and advocacy programmes.
He noted that “drug abuse does not discriminate” and emphasized on the need for drug integrity test to be done before marriages and other social contracts like employment.
The Drug Combatant added that NDLEA have a 24 hours toll-free online counseling centre via 080010203040 and enjoined the public to make use of the centres.
Marwa applauded the dynamic leadership of Mrs Salamatu Yahaya and NAOWA activities in general.
Highpoint of the visit was the decoration of NDLEA insignia on the NAOWA’s President and recognition as an Ambassador of War Against Drug Abuse (WADA)
