Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has called for tougher action against drug dealers while urging authorities not to abandon people struggling with addiction.
Abbas made the call in Kaduna at the conclusion of a three-day sensitisation programme on drug abuse and domestic violence, organised in collaboration with the National Orientation Agency (NOA).
He said drug pushers must face the full weight of the law, while people trapped in addiction need care, treatment and support to help them recover. According to him, prevention must begin with information and involve parents, schools and communities.
The Speaker also linked the fight against drug abuse to the battle against insecurity, noting that proceeds from drug trafficking can provide criminals with funds for weapons and recruitment. He urged communities to reject silence around addiction and domestic violence.
Abbas described domestic violence as abuse rather than discipline or culture and pledged to strengthen laws, support enforcement and treatment, and use parliamentary oversight to demand results in the fight against drug abuse and violence.
Daily Times
