Rep. of the wife of the Governor, Mrs. Adaeze Emetu(c), DG. Abia State Orientation Agency, Ure Abazie, and Ag. Commander NDLEA, Chigbu Odoemelam.
The wife of Abia State Governor, Mrs. Priscilla Otti, has extolled the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for its commitment and resilience in the fight against drug abuse and trafficking in Abia State.
Mrs. Otti stated this on Thursday during an anti-drug awareness campaign in Umuahia, organized by the NDLEA in collaboration with the Abia State Government.
Mrs Otti represented by the wife of the Deputy Governor, Mrs. Adaeze Emetu, said that youths must be guided and protected from the scourge of drug abuse, asserting that the State Government will always support every initiative that prevents drug abuse, protects the youths, and promotes a culture of wellness.
Mrs. Otti, described the 2025 United Nations International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking as a platform to emphasize the State Government’s dedicated fight against drugs and substance abuse.
On his part, the Acting State Commander of NDLEA, Abia Command, Deputy Commander of Narcotics, Chigbu Odoemelam Chilee, said that organized crime often stems from societal cases such as poverty, lack of education, broken families, and unresolved trauma.
“If we treat addiction as a public health issue and invest in preventive mechanisms, we will make a lasting impact, starting with our children before they are exposed to the streets.”
Chigbu, maintained that the dangerous cycle of drug abuse and organized crime in society can be broken through preventive mechanisms, increased investment in family life, youth orientation, mental healthcare, and drug education.
