Chairman of the national drug law enforcement agency, NDLEA, brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa has urged Nigerian youths to embrace skills acquisition and other empowerment opportunities provided by various government intervention programmes and other stakeholders as they serve as safeguard against falling into the trap of substance abuse and other social vices.
Marwa gave the charge at the training and empowerment of 10,000 young Nigerians in practical skills in Abuja by an NGO.
NDLEA chairman expressed happiness that the programme aligns with the renewed hope agenda of president Bola Tinubu administration on youth empowerment, skills acquisition, job creation, and social inclusion.
He noted that government alone cannot solve all of society’s problems affirming that the fight against drug abuse and associated crimes is everybody's business.
He encouraged nation builders to partner with NDLEA to design and implement programmes that give youth skills, dignity, purpose, and a sense of belonging.
