As the world mark International Day against Drug Abuse and illicit Trafficking, the Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, has urged parents and civic bodies to join global effort to combat the menace of drug abuse and illicit trade in it.
The governor, who spoke in Ilorin on Wednessday said: “I call on parents, civic groups and religious organisations to key into the global campaign against Drug abuse and illicit trafficking.
“While we remain committed to building a conducive environment for socioeconomic and human capital development, I urge our young people to shun the use of hard drugs.
“Drug abuse is a window to crime and a waste of precious talents with devastating consequences for national growth.
“Anyhow it is viewed; drug abuse and illicit trade in same are a threat to national development and human existence.”
The International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is a United Nations International Day, It is observed annually on 26 June, since 1989.
The observance was instituted by General Assembly Resolution 42/112 of 7 December 1987, according to the UN information service.
The day is often referred to by Anti-Drug campaigners as 6/26 — a play on Marijuana smokers “4/20” day to celebrate cannabis.
SIKIRAT SHEHU, Ilorin
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