May 26, 2022

DFWA held a drug-free world campaign in Bomi County Liberia on the  29th of April 2022 with the tag give us books and not drugs. The campaign in Bomi county was headed by Darius Nimely who is the DFWA representative in the state. The campaign had boys and girls of school ages with placards in the streets demanding to be given books and not drugs. The colorful outing drew the attention of the community leaders who came close to understanding what was happening and getting the message and declared the campaign a welcome development. Montserrado county dressed in colorful clothes the colorful dressing of the Montserrado county was pioneered by Grace G.Gweh. The kids were excited for the help of DFWA in the state to eradicate drug abuse and other unhealthy social vices which hinder the growth of children in all ramifications.

DFWA sends a strong message to mothers all over the globe as they celebrate their day.  The celebration which took place on the 24th of April 2022 according to the serval Christian calendar, was an international affair. DFWA celebrating mothers described them as pillars of every home, society, and the nation at large and as such have a responsibility for child upbringing and fight against drug abuse. This year`s celebration was specially dedicated to a team member who took to the group to celebrate his mom. Charles Anwah Oseji wrote, “My sweet mom. Owelle Nnem🙏In this world, you were the only person who has always loved me unconditionally and guided me through life without Drug Abuse” DFWA celebrated Other mothers in the team and urged them to carry on good works and never back out in the fight against drug abuse. Giving the closing remarks Engr. Chinagorum Nkaru, president of DFWA, advised mothers to take the gospel of a drug-free world to their homes and help eradicate drug abuse.

A mega million man march (M4) is set to take place in Abuja soon to join in the fight against the illicit use of drugs in the country as the inaugural march of DFWA. In a conference held on the 19th of April 2022, DFWA discussed how to initiate a Mega Million Man March in the federal capital territory soon. The team said the march is going to be one of its kind as it will draw all men out of their closest to have one voice to stop drug abuse in Africa. The vision of the organization is to see a drug-free world and has therefore taken meaningful steps to see to the accomplishment of this vision statement. The initial committee of the conceptual project was instituted and headed by Mr. Emmanuel Ngoka, who has asked team members and the public to stay tuned for the deadlines of the march soon, a march to mark the presence of DFWA in Africa.

The Christians were further admonished to allow good Friday to bring the magic sparkle of a good life and asked for divine strength to break the addiction. Continuing in the spirit of the Easter celebration, DFWA summed the Easter message with an online seminar tagged “FREE FROM DRUG ABUSE” The seminar which was held on the 16th of April 2022 was a zoom meeting and had in attendance pastor Rukky Ayi and Dr. Etta Hannah as guest speakers in the event. Participants were thought the effects of alcohol use and abuse. Dr. Ettah stated that alcohol stirs up aggressive behavior like violence, homicide, suicide e.t.c Participants tabled their questions to the speakers as 5 youths gave up on drug abuse after the seminar. DFWA Team urged youths and others involved in drug-related crimes to remember the death of Jesus which was for their salvation and say no to drug abuse. The team emphasized that Easter is a time to overcome addiction and draw strength from the power in the life of Christ. DFWA urged everyone to say no to drug abuse because it does more harm than good to any individual involved and kills eventually.

DFWA has partnered with British Africa towards creating employment for African youths and to eradicate the high level of unemployment in the continent. Imo state chapter taking the lead held a massive no to drug abuse state event has attracted the first-ever business networking program in partnership British Africa to create a skill acquisition center in the state. The Imo Business Network which was held on the 14th of April 2022 was led by the state state project mentor of DFWA, Hon.Dr. Lina Okereke Speaking to newsmen during the event, Hon. Lina stated that the state has shown laudable success by attracting the first creation of the Imo business network in the state and Nigeria in general. The president of DFWA, Engr Chinagorum Nkaru added that the partnership was aimed at creating a project toward youth employability in the state and beyond. “DFWA has partnered with British Africa towards creating projects for employability for African youths. Aiming eradicating the high level of unemployment in the continent and I`m glad that Imo state has taken the giant step to have showcased a laudable project and attracted the first creation of Imo Business Network to kick start the first DFWA Skill acquisition center”, she said, The Imo business network had entrepreneurs from all works of life gather at the former fsp park in the state to showcase their arts and products. It was a welcome development in the state and was proudly led by DFWA. People will be welcomed from all parts of the state and beyond to see and purchase goods made by Nigerians.

DFWA educate youths on the dangers of consuming online commodities especially drugs. DFWA has held an education program for youths on one of the most common risks of online shopping emphasizing its consequences. The inter youth virtual conference held on 5th April 2022 highlighted the dangers of youth drug bubbles. In the virtual meeting, peer pressure was considered a major factor that has led many youth to buy drugs online or via channeled routes without clear knowledge of what they are buying. A case study was that of Damilola Grace Olakanmi, a 23-year-old Nigerian business law student who died in the UK after eating a suspected cannabis sweet. Damilola, from Ilford, east London, and the only child of her mother, bought the ‘gummies’ through a messaging application and they were delivered to her home on 29 March. After consuming the gummies purchased online, she died afterward, leaving her mother devastated. Young people were encouraged to seek help if they are coaxed or groomed to buy drugs or take drugs they know nothing about. They are advised to consult their physicians always before purchasing or taking any form of drugs to avoid what happened to Damilola. The question and answer section marked the end of the conference with participants beaming with smiles for knowledge gained.

DFWA Nasarawa sensitize group on dangers of prescription drugs to the body Members of Drug Free World Africa Nasarawa state chapter held a sensitization program on the dangers of prescription drugs to the body. The sensitization program which took place on the 3rd of April 2022 was led by the state representative Mr. Christopher Francis. Speaking on the dangers of self-medication and the constant use of pain-relieving drugs Mr.Francis said that self-drug Prescription is a general and innocent way of day-to-day drug abuse. He added that it has resulted in drug abusers living dependently on drugs such as pain killers as a result of addiction. “People have learned to teach their bodies to depend on the use of pain killer which results in making their immune system lazy towards protecting and healing the body from the pain”. Youths were educated to engage in different forms of exercise to heal and overcome pain and avoid pain killers as they should only be used when prescribed by a doctor. He also stated that this enables the immune system to remain sensitive and fight diseases as it ought to.  “Prescription drugs are becoming a generational pathway to drug abuse and something must be done to put an end to it. Use pain relief drugs only when prescribed by a doctor It enables the immune system to remain sensitive to every pain killer to defend and heal the body” “The people we refer to as addicts are not only the people affected by drug abuse. People we consider normal people are also involved and if nothing is done, we might find ourselves at a point of no return for them”, he added. One of the participants believed that drug abuse is likened to the intake of harmful substances like cocaine, and marijuana and didn’t see self-medication as drug abuse. The sensitization ended on a good note as both the team and the participants were happy with the outing.