Ajimobi attributes violent activities to drug abuse among youths
Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has attributed most of the violent activities currently happening in the country to drug trafficking and drug abuse, particularly among the youths.
Consequently, he has advised the youths in the country against involving themselves in drug trafficking and abuse of drug due to its negative effect in their lives.
He stated this in Ibadan on Thursday while speaking at the 2014 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Drug Trafficking held at the Western Hall, Parliament Building, Secretariat, Ibadan.
Governor Ajimobi, while expressing serious concern over the issue of drug abuse, said the menace had continued to destroy individuals, families and the nation.
He also re-affirmed his administration’s renewed determination to work closely with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and other efforts geared towards tackling the problems of drug abuse and illicit drug trafficking in the state.
The governor lauded the efforts of the State Commandant of NDLEA, Mrs. Omolade Faboyede towards ridding the state of illicit drug trafficking and abuse, adding that her tenacity towards the establishment of a drug rehabilitation centre was quite commendable.
“I sincerely believe that with the way and manner illicit drug use and trafficking are being vigorously pursued in Oyo State by the Commandant, I believe Oyo will be one of the drug-free states in this country,’’ he said.
Governor Ajimobi said that his administration had continued to provide quality health care delivery for the people, adding that government had put in place a Health Insurance Scheme for the benefit of the people of the state.
He also revealed that his administration had continued to encourage farmers in the sate to produce cash crops instead of growing cannabis.
In her remarks, the state NDLEA Commandant commended the support and efforts of the state government towards curbing illicit drug trafficking and to also ensure that the supply and demand for drugs were brought under control.
