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Minister warns youths against drug abuse

Dalung made the call at a campaign against human trafficking, irregular migration and drug abuse organised in Abuja.

Dalung made the call at a campaign against human trafficking, irregular migration and drug abuse organised by the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) and Michelle’s Youth Initiative for Sustainable Development in Abuja.

The Minister, who was represented by the Chief of Youth Development from the Ministry, Mr Oyekan Adedoyin, said drug abuse had brought different hazards to both the individual and the society.

“Young people who persistently abuse substances often experience an array of problems including academic difficulties, health related problems, poor peer relationships and consequences for family members, community and society.

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“The negative impacts on youths range from physical disabilities to mental health issues, an increased risk of death through suicide, homicide, accident among others,” he said.

According to the minister, the campaign will play proactive role in ensuring that all young people stay away from illegal drugs and other harmful substances.

“The increase in cocaine, marijuana, codeine consumption or alcohol abuse, substance abuse among teenagers and young adult posse a serious challenge to our society.

“Data from NAPTIP shows that 78 per cent of victims of human trafficking in Nigeria fall within the age range of 18 to 27 years,” he said.

The Director Public Enlightenment from NAPTIP, Mr Arinze Orakwe called on youths to desist from wasteful ventures.

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He said many youths had lost their lives as a result of illegal migration, saying the youths should develop their skills.

The Founder of Michelle’s Youth Initiative for Sustainable Development, Ms Michelle Peter described human trafficking as a repackaged and rebranded form of slavery and it is the third international crime after drug and arms.

“Government should also wake up and work for the masses to make life easy for them.

” Let there be job creation and provision of enabling environment for investment to engage the youths meaningfully to stop them from dangerous migration.

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“Once employments are created, the youths will no longer find it attractive to leave the shores of the country to face such dehumanization abroad,” she said.

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