KWSG PLANS TO STRENGTHEN COLLABORATION WITH NDLEA, POLICE TO CURB DRUG ABUSE, OTHER SOCIAL VICES

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As part of measures to intensify efforts to curb drug abuse and other social vices across the state, the Kwara State Government has planned to strengthen collaboration with the Kwara State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Kwara State Police Command to develop swift and sustainable solutions to the growing drug abuse and other social menace.

The Commissioner for Social Development, Hon. Mariam Nnafatima Imam, PhD, disclosed this recently during official visits to the NDLEA, Kwara Command and the Kwara State Police Command both in Ilorin, the State Capital.

Hon. Mariam emphasised that the eradication of drug abuse is critical to sustaining the peace Kwara State is renowned for, noting that promoting a responsible and secure society where every resident thrives without fear or prejudice is central to the mandate of the Ministry. 

Highlighting the Ministry’s ongoing sensitisation and awareness campaigns on drug abuse and social vices, the Commissioner stressed the need for enhanced enforcement and punitive measures to serve as deterrent to offenders.

Hon. Mariam also reechoed the commitment of the Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, to ensuring a safe and peaceful environment for all, describing his support as unwavering and pivotal in the ongoing fight against drug abuse and criminality.

She urged the NDLEA and the Police Command to identify areas of strategic collaboration and submit proposals for possible budgetary provisions under the 2026 fiscal appropriation, aimed at implementing a joint action plan to stem the tide of social vices in the state.

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Drug Abuse, Prevention and Control, Hon. Mikhail Aileru Olamilekan, appreciated the two agencies for their dedication and reiterated the State Government’s readiness to continue working with all stakeholders to eradicate the menace.

Also speaking, the Kwara State Commissioner of Police, CP Adekimi Ojo, lauded Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, CON for his unwavering support to the police force. 

He pledged the readiness of the police to partner with the Ministry, recommending the establishment of a joint task force involving the police and other stakeholders in order to tackle drug abuse and related vices effectively.

In her remarks, the Commander of NDLEA, Kwara Command, Mrs. Fatima Popoola, welcomed the collaborative initiative and praised the Commissioner’s commitment to creating a safer Kwara, advocating for evidence-based approaches in combating drug abuse and called for proper documentation of victims’ history, symptoms, and treatments for future reference.

Daibu Abubakar,
Press Secretary,
MoSD.
08135587845

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