July 26, 2022

On the 21st through the 22nd of June 2022, DFWA Nasarawa state spoke on the LEADERSHIP RETREAT AND INAUGURATION program organized by the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN). The team was invited to speak on NO TO DRUG ABUSE as the need for such a message is inevitable at a time like this when drug abuse is on the rise. The Nasarawa state Rep Mr. Christopher Francis who represented the team as a delegate spoke at length to the participants on the dangers of drug abuse. Mr. Francis speaks on the need to abstain from the illegal use of drugs and stated the dangers of drug abuse such as untimely death, mental ill health, and psychological meltdown. The chairman of NYCN, Comr.Jaafar Muhammed Loko, expressing his gratitude to the team members for honouring their invitation, appreciated DFWA for the fight against drug and drug abuse in society. Mr. Jaafar expressed his gratitude for the bold steps taken by the DFWA Nasarawa state chapter to address issues of drug abuse in their communities and at every gathering. He further stated that drug abuser in their communities needs a radical awareness campaign and DFWA is on the right track.

DFWA holds a conventional meeting in London as the team visited Rev Peter Unadike the Director Trustee who lost his uncle who doubles as a father figure to him. The team understanding the need to observe every time and season joined the family of its team member to commemorate the death of his uncle and used the opportunity to hold the London convention. The visitation was part of the DFWA bereavement support program and face time members catch up. It was a moment of bonding and reuniting for the London team as everyone was happy to meet with long-term team members and friends. The meeting which was held in South East London had discussions on the non-folding strategies towards achieving successful M3-ADA. Team members brought ideas, information, and strategies that would move the team forward and make the planned event a success. DFWA never allows any situation to break them rather makes way for progressive events even in bad situations. The event ended with pictures of team members as memories cherished at all times.

DFWA has joined the rest of the world to celebrate fathers on the occasion of their 2022 Father’s Day celebration. The president of the organization speaking on the occasion stated that fathers are great pillars of influence on their children and any family void of a father feels the vacuum. Engr. Chinagorom Nkaru added that fathers should be constantly appreciated for their good provisions, protection, and support to every member of their household. Further speaking in the event, Engr. Nkaru, noted that the role of fathers in the fight against use  of illicit drugs cannot be over-emphasized as they have a great influence on their children. She urged fathers to create time to be with their children and teach them morals ranging from the dangers of drug abuse to other important issues of life. “It is of note that a family void of drug users or drug addicts is a plus to the head of the family which is the father and an assurance of a society free of drug abusers” “A father has a great influence on the child and should try to live by example, you can`t tell a child or your teenager not to do drugs when you do drugs, they look up to you and as such need you to create a good example for your children,” she said, She added that children of this era are taught by examples and not mere words, urging fathers to start being part of their children`s lives and help create a society void of drug users. The event was brought to a close by members of the team celebrating all fathers in the house and praying for God’s protection on them. Remember a home void of drug abusers, is a society free of drug abuse.

The 17th of June 2022 was a memorable day for students of Rumfa College BUK Road Kano as DFWA brought them an entrepreneurship class iced with a drug-free world campaign. The event which was titled “Students Sensitization Against Drugs abuse and Entrepreneurship” is a DFWA initiative in collaboration with the School Old Boys Class of 82. The state rep encouraged entrepreneurs to keep away from drug abuse as a secret to success in business and other life matters. The need for every individual to learn a skill and be a master in it was discussed by the team and the students were made to note that no drug addict can be successful in business. They were made to understand the dangers of drugs on entrepreneurs and the need to say No to drugs by every individual who wishes to flourish in entrepreneurship. Drug addiction can snatch live away at the peak of success said Representative of DFWA Kano, Nura Sani. The event was wrapped with a question-and-answer section and an appreciation speech from one of the students who showed gratitude to the organizers of the event and prayed they remain blessed.

DFWA Imo state chapter Empowers Democratic Day geared towards a `drug-free` community with a “No to Drug Abuse Campaign” in the state. The democratic day is celebrated all over the Nation on June 12, DFWA commemorating the event in the state has called for a drug-free state. SA Health Imo State Hon. Dr. Lina Okereke (DFWA project facilitator) during the event called on the leaders of the state and the Nation at large to play their role in the fight against drug abuse. Hon. Dr. Lina Okereke stated that lack of quality education and provision of social amenities among others, leads children to the use of illicit drugs as a means to forget their troubles. She stated that the productivity of any nation, state, or organization depends solely on the productiveness of the children/youths in it.   “I`m Urging the Leaders to pay attention to school to provide all basic amenities and other provisions necessary for teachers to give adequate education to school’s pupils. This will enable students to learn in a conducive environment and acquire good education to be productive and not to engage in drug abuse” “Sometimes children are frustrated and led into the use of drugs as a result of inhabiting in an unconducive environment void of life privileges,” she said, Hon. Dr. Lina Okereke who also doubles up as the SA Health Imo State added that productive children are a productive economy. She urged the government and other well-meaningful Nigerians to invest in the good future of the children and prevent them from getting to do drugs.

 Drug Free world Africa understanding the need to sensitize the younger generation in the fight against drug abuse launched the `catch them young` Before Drugs DO” campaign in Kaduna. The campaign headed by Rev. Lazarus Terna the state rep was held at Myrrh Schools on 1st June 2022 in where the SS1 and SS2 students were exposed to the dangers of drug abuse.  DFWA having the interest and healthy living of every child at heart have taken measures to reach children of all classes and ages. The team identified the treasure in Myrrh School children and went all their way to educate them to treasure their lives, their future, and their loved ones and not to get tangled with drug abuse which is a Destiny and life destroyer. During the event, children were allowed to ask questions and share their experiences using drugs with the team and other kids for proper guidance, explanation, and correction.  Rev. Lazarus Terna speaking to the kids told them they needed guidance from their parents, teachers, and elders to be able to overcome the evil of the times, therefore should always listen to their advice. “Children need to be guided, to avert and overcome the evil of the world, pious and prudent parents must check the naughty passions of their children in any way that they have in their power, and reposition them into decent and proper behaviour and into what is called good habits, Under good parents and teachers’ guardian’s children will ride and fly in golden colours free from drug menace,” he said It was a memorable day for the kids in Myrrh schools Kaduna as they learned what wouldn`t ordinarily be taught in the classroom about drugs, their abuse, and their dangers.