Drug abuse and cultism: NDDC takes awareness campaign to schools in Cross River

The Managing Director and of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Samuel Ogbu has carried awareness campaign to Secondary Schools in Cross River State. The schools visited include NYSC Secondary Schools Calabar, Community Secondary School Ikot Awa, Akpabuyo; Government Secondary School Atu among others.

This campaign is in accordance with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

This campaign is significant and timely due to the fact that the society, particularly the Niger Delta region is bedevilled with the twin brothers of drug abuse and cultism, which have plagued the society and threatened the future of our youths. The managing director who was represented by Koko Ete Obot said the campaign organised under the auspices of the Niger Delta Development Commission has reinforced calls for peace, quality education, and responsible leadership among students in the Niger Delta, with Master Jerry Ikwa Eyong emerging as a Peace Ambassador during the event held in Calabar.

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The campaign, themed ‘Say No to Cultism, Yes to a Better Future,’ took place at the NYSC Demonstration Secondary School and focused on the dangers of cultism and the need for students to embrace peaceful coexistence and education-driven development.

Organisers highlighted that cultism continues to destroy lives, dreams, and communities, while also contributing to violence, school expulsion, imprisonment, and insecurity across society.

The event stressed the importance of promoting peace and non-violence, fostering quality education, and encouraging young people to embrace opportunities and responsible leadership for the development of the Niger Delta region Drugs and cultism are dangerous enemies of progress and destiny.

The deputy Commander of Narcotics NDLEA Cross River State, Roseline Ada said that drugs destroy the future of individuals, families, and society.

Every young person must avoid drug abuse and cultism and choose a life of discipline, education, peace, and hard work.

A good future is built through wise decisions, positive friendships, and good character. Youths must remember that their future is precious and should never be exchanged for temporary pleasure or criminal activities.