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Why NDLEA Want Drug Test For Politicians, Students – Marwa
The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier-General Mohammed Buba Marwa (retd), has revealed why the agency wants to test politicians and students for drug overdose.
He said the current push to conduct drug test on politicians, workers, and students was to urgently provide help for those who need treatment and rehabilitation, in addition to serving as deterrence.
Marwa said this Friday in Abuja while signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a firm, Primly Services Limited, for the supply of free drug test kits to the NDLEA in Abuja.
The NDLEA boss expressed happiness that the MoU was finally signed, almost three years after the federal government approved the deal.
Marwa said, “At the centre of drug demand reduction is testing. “Practically, all Nigerians should be subjected to drug test – politicians, students, workers and all. We have set the ball rolling at the agency because charity begins at home. This will enable us know those afflicted, who need treatment and rehabilitation.
“Equally, it will deter drug abuse because if you know that the result of a drug test will hamper your progression in school, political career or at work, it will deter you. In the same vein, we expect parents to make sure their children don’t get married to addicts by insisting on drug test before marriage.”
He also expressed delight in the readiness of the managing director of Primly Services Ltd, Dr Vincent Udenze, to always contribute to efforts to rid Nigeria of illicit substances.
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