Oluwo Seeks Special Funding For NDLEA

A frontlinne traditional ruler in Osun and the Paramount Ruler of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has called on the President Bola Tinubu-led federal government to consider the provision of more funds to ease the operations of the officers of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).

He expressed fear over the proliferation of drug addicts in Nigeria, saying revitalisation of rehabilitation centres across the nation is needed to reintegrate drug victims into the society.

Oluwo made the call today while receiving the zone I Zonal Commander of the NDLEA, Mrs. Titus-Awogbuyi Oluwatoyin and her team  in his palace.

The royal father stated that those measures will arrest many young ones from the streets of uselessness to that of usefulness. Oluwo called on wealthy individuals to extend a helping hand to the agency.

“Drug addiction is a pandemic killing more people than Coronavirus and Boko Haram1 combined. The menace must be addressed through collaborative efforts of NDLEA officers, government and the society

“The Federal Government led by President Ahmed Tinubu should consider provision of more funding  for the NDLEA to enhance effective operation’s and encourage officers to discharge their duties efficiently

“President Tinubu should further consider revatilisation of rehabilitation centres across the nation to ensure repented addicts are managed and incorporated into the society. The step will arrest most of them from the streets of uselessness to that of usefulness.

“Wealthy individuals should also assist the agency morally and financially to address drug fighting and checkmating “