Plateau State First Lady Flays Drug Abuse, Calls for Collective Action

The Plateau State First Lady, Barr. Helen Mutfwang, has described the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking as a powerful advocacy tool that mobilizes political will and resources to promote a balanced, healthy, and evidence-based approach to the global drug problem. She made this statement during this year's edition of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, which is set aside by the United Nations General Assembly.



The theme for this year's celebration, "Break the Cycle, Stop Organized Crime," emphasizes the importance of sustained and targeted efforts to disrupt the cycle of organized crime and drug trafficking through long-term coordinated action. The First Lady explained that this highlights the need to address root causes such as poverty, lack of education, and poor mental health support.

The Plateau State government, through the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, has organized public awareness campaigns to educate citizens about the dangers of drug abuse and illicit trafficking. There have also been community outreach engagements with local communities, traditional leaders, and religious groups to promote awareness and provide counseling services for individuals and families affected by drug abuse.

The government has developed programs to empower the youth with skills and create job opportunities to reduce vulnerability to drug abuse. The First Lady called on traditional and religious leaders, as well as critical stakeholders, to work together to break the stigma, strengthen families, and build resilience by equipping the youth with skills to address the global problem.

The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Caroline Panglang Dafur, commended the First Lady for her commitment and charged all stakeholders to sustain the awareness and ensure that it reaches the grassroots. The keynote speaker, Prof. Kingsley Okonda, emphasized the importance of investing in prevention and treatment.

The event, which took place at the Crispan Hotel in Jos, was attended by various stakeholders, including the Special Adviser to the Governor on Social Development, Esther Dusu, and the Special Adviser on Gender, Barr. Olivia Dazyam. They both spoke on the grave consequences of drug abuse on families and society and urged all to put hands together to stop the scourge in the state. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, Barr. Rebecca Shaseet, appreciated the governor for his support and the First Lady for her commitment to the health, safety, and future of the youths and communities.


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