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Drug Free World Africa Wishes Muslims Across The Globe Happy EID-AL- ADHA MUBARAK

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Drug Free World Africa on the celebration of Eid is charging all Muslim families to educate youths on Truth About Drugs. Celebration period is a bonding platform for passing on legacy messages that will save our youth from drug abuse and light their pathway. As Drug Free World Africa celebrates with Muslim family they use this opportunity to encourage youth to celebrate life out of drugs and enjoy a fruitful youthful life. #SayNotodrugs #Drugfreeworldafrica

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Just-In: WHO Moves to Stop Women of Childbearing Age from Drinking Alcohol

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WHO Moves to Stop Women of Childbearing Age from Drinking Alcohol The World Health Organisation (WHO) has proposed strategies to prevent women of childbearing age, children and pregnant women from consuming alcohol. In its “Global alcohol action plan 2022-2030”, aimed at strengthening the implementation of strategies to reduce the harmful use of alcohol, WHO said it was pertinent to create adequate awareness on the harmful effects of alcoholic drinks and their socioeconomic impact. WHO specifically demanded that “appropriate attention should be given to the prevention of the initiation of drinking among children and adolescents, prevention of drinking among pregnant women and women of childbearing age.” It also opined that people should be guided and protected from pressures to drink, mostly in societies where people drink excessively. “The impact of harmful use of alcohol on health and well-being should not be limited to the impact on NCDs, but should be expanded to include other areas of health and development such as mental health, injuries, violence, infectious diseases, productivity at workplaces, family functioning and a ‘harm to others’ perspective,” it said. To ensure the prevention, the global public health body, noted that special efforts such as advocacy and policy measures among decision-makers will improve awareness of the risks of alcohol consumption. It stressed that such activities require the mobilisation of stakeholders who coordinate actions that result in the reduction of its consumption. WHO proposed that “World no alcohol day/week” be celebrated to create more awareness as well as give attention to the problem. It, however, said that public health advocacy would only succeed if they are backed with evidence and based on emerging opportunities and if the arguments are free from moralising. “The international discourse on alcohol policy development and implementation should address health inequalities associated with the harmful use of alcohol and its broad socioeconomic impact, including its impact on attainment of the health and other targets of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development,” the body said in a document sighted by Peoples Gazette. It further recommended that modern technologies and multimedia materials and behavioural change campaigns are required to ensure proper advocacy. “Such awareness, along with the development and enforcement of alcohol policies, needs to be protected from interference by commercial interests. Appropriate mechanisms that involve academia and civil society must be set up to systematically monitor such interference,” it further said. Meanwhile, WHO’s Regional Director for Africa, Matshidiso Moeti, in May said that no fewer than 1.2 million people die annually due to exposure to tobacco smoke. In her message to mark 2021 World No Tobacco Day on May 31, Ms Moeti said that “More than 75 million people in the African region use some form of tobacco. This burden is likely to increase as consumer purchasing power improves coupled with intensive efforts by the tobacco industry to expand the African market.’’ The WHO official explained that public health advocates should pursue counter-marketing campaigns that highlight the many risks of tobacco use.

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Drug Free World Africa set to commence Youth Internship Training on Profile building in different State Centers.

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Just-In: Drug Free World Africa Set to Commence Youth Internship Training on Profiling building in Her Branch Office in Lagos The DFWA director, miss China Nkaru made this known while addressing a crowd of people at DFWA Lagos branch office In appreciation DFWA Lagos state members appreciated her effort in youth capacity building, express joy in her passion for drug free society which is geared towards giving back life to affected persons in the nation and the world at large.

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DFWA Marked 2021 International Day Against Drug Abuse

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2021 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking Drug Free World Africa Commend NDLEA For WADA Initiative Calls it Strategic Approach_ Engr China Knaru National Trend News reports that Engr China Nkaru the Intercontinental president of drug free world Africa on Friday 2nd of July in a press briefing commended NDLEA for the brilliant initiative of War Against Drug Abuse WADA. The War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) initiated by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), is not just a slogan, but a call to action, Engr China said on Saturday during a press briefing. She spoke at the launch of the initiative on a day that also coincides 2021 UN International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. Engr China Nkaru went further to expanciate the composition of the activities that played on the 26th of June that is set aside by the united nation to mark the day. The day has the theme “Share Facts on Drugs. Save Lives.” It is annually marked on June 26 to strengthen action and cooperation in achieving a world free of drug abuse. According to Engr China the war against drug abuse and illicit trafficking is a war that must be fought by well-meaning citizens. “It is therefore my pleasure to support the declaration on behalf of the good people of Nigeria, a War Against Drug Abuse (WADA), not just as a slogan, but a call for civil action for all Nigerians to take active part in this war. “Let me say that this war is deadly than the insurgency we have in the Northeastern part of the country or the acts of banditry in the Northwest or acts of kidnapping that transcends all the geopolitical zones of this country because it is a war that is destroying three generations. ”I’ve seen clips of where grandparents are on drugs, parents are on drugs, and by extension, their wards, their children are on drugs. “So, this is a war that is targeting three generations in a stretch. ”I believe strongly that every effort must be put in place to ensure that we deal with the issues of substance abuse and trafficking and manufacture so that we can get to the root cause as ably elucidated by our keynote speaker this afternoon. ”I believe strongly, with every bit of conviction, that if we are able to deal with the issue of drug abuse, our security challenges will drastically reduce as we walk toward a drug-free Nigeria.” Engr China said NDLEA, implored Nigerians from every strata of life, including traditional and religious leaders, local leadership at every level, to be vigilant and to support WADA. Buhari charged the NDLEA to intensify efforts at ridding the country of criminal elements. NDLEA added that criminal elements had made forest areas their hideouts, from where they had been launching criminal onslaughts as well as for farming marijuana. “She suggested to NDLEA to develop a robust risk-communication and community engagement strategy that will not only disseminate the four pillars of the plan to responsible entities, but deal with destroying production sites and laboratories. “NDLEA should also break the supply chain, discourage drug use and prosecute offenders as well as traffickers, rehabilitate addicts and enforce relevant laws. “She want to particularly draw the attention of the agency to the fact that the use of many of our forests as criminal hideouts is because large swathes of cannabis plantations are hidden deep within those forests.” She also urged families, schools, Civil Society Organisations, professional associations, religious organisations, the academia, community leaders and individuals to work for the common good to rid communities of drug use and trafficking. She appreciated stakeholders and international collaborators, especially the European Union and the UN Office for Drugs and Control, for their unwavering support to the nation’s drug control efforts, including the development of a roadmap

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International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

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2000 young people participating in the ‘Run Against Drugs’, organized to mark the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking in New Delhi, India on 26 June 26, 2004 The International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is a United Nations International Day against drug abuse and the illegal drug trade. It is observed annually on 26 June, since 1989. The date June 26 is to commemorate Lin Zexu‘s dismantling of the opium trade in Humen, Guangdong, ending on June 25, 1839，just before the First Opium War in China. The observance was instituted by General Assembly Resolution 42/112 of 7 December 1987. 2000 young people participating in the ‘Run Against Drugs’, organized to mark the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking in New Delhi, India on 26 June 26, 2004 On 26 June 1987, two important texts (Comprehensive Multidisciplinary Outline of Future Activities in Drug Abuse Control & Declaration of the International Conference on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking) were adopted at the International Conference on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, which was held in Vienna during 17–26 June 1987. The Conference recommended that an annual day should be observed to mark the importance of the fight against drug abuse and illicit trafficking. Both the dates 17 June and 26 June were suggested, and in the later meetings 26 June was chosen and written into the draft and final resolution.[1] It is often referred to by Anti-Drug campaigners as 6/26. A play on Marijuana smokers “4/20” day to celebrate cannabis. The UN’s 2007 World Drug Report[2] puts the value of the illegal drug trade at US$322 billion a year.[3] Campaigns, rallies, poster designing and many other programs are conducted. People of different countries celebrate the day together. As drug use increases[citation needed], the day becomes more important. ‘Health for Justice. Justice for Health’, the theme for International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2019, highlights that “justice and health are two sides of the same coin when it comes to addressing drug problems.”[4]  1000 youths in Cross River State marched against drug abuse gearing towards marking International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. On 15th May 2021 Drug Free World Africa Cross River State Chapter organized a pre-awareness march campaign to march out drugs in Cross Rivers State. African youths said it’s now to do the walk out drugs in our community to save friends and colleagues from destructive effect of drugs. Youths are determined to war on drugs, hence the 1000 march campaign to create awareness on the coming International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on 26th June 2021. Drug Free World Africa call on youths to stay away from drugs and be their best. Info@drugfreeworldafrica.orgwww.drugfreeworldafrica.org References[edit] ^ Report of the Secretary-General, International Conference on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking ^ World Drug Report 2007 ^ UN Report: Global Drug Abuse Under Control Archived 2007-06-29 at the Wayback Machine ^ https://www.news18.com/news/lifestyle/international-day-against-drug-abuse-and-illicit-trafficking-date-theme-and-significance-2204225.html

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Drug Free World Africa Create Awareness Towards International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit trafficking

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2000 young people participating in the ‘Run Against Drugs’, organized to mark the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking in New Delhi, India on 26 June 26, 2004The International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is a United Nations International Day against drug abuse and the illegal drug trade. It is observed annually on 26 June, since 1989. The date June 26 is to commemorate Lin Zexu’s dismantling of the opium trade in Humen, Guangdong, ending on June 25, 1839，just before the First Opium War in China. The observance was instituted by General Assembly Resolution 42/112 of 7 December 1987. 2000 young people participating in the ‘Run Against Drugs’, organized to mark the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking in New Delhi, India on 26 June 26, 2004 On 26 June 1987, two important texts (Comprehensive Multidisciplinary Outline of Future Activities in Drug Abuse Control & Declaration of the International Conference on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking) were adopted at the International Conference on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, which was held in Vienna during 17–26 June 1987. The Conference recommended that an annual day should be observed to mark the importance of the fight against drug abuse and illicit trafficking. Both the dates 17 June and 26 June were suggested, and in the later meetings 26 June was chosen and written into the draft and final resolution.[1]It is often referred to by Anti-Drug campaigners as 6/26. A play on Marijuana smokers “4/20” day to celebrate cannabis.The UN’s 2007 World Drug Report[2] puts the value of the illegal drug trade at US$322 billion a year.[3]Campaigns, rallies, poster designing and many other programs are conducted. People of different countries celebrate the day together. As drug use increases[citation needed], the day becomes more important. 1000 youths in Cross River State marched against drug abuse gearing towards marking International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.On 15th May 2021 Drug Free World Africa Cross River State Chapter organized a pre-awareness march campaign to march out drugs in Cross Rivers State. African youths said it’s now to do the walk out drugs in our community to save friends and colleagues from destructive effect of drugs.Youths are determined to war on drugs, hence the 1000 march campaign to create awareness on the coming International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on 26th June 2021. Drug Free World Africa call on youths to stay away from drugs and be their best. Info@drugfreeworldafrica.org www.drugfreeworldafrica.org

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DFWA spots news as NDLEA nabs doctor for baking hemp-biscuits, ex-soldier for dealing in cocaine.

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NATIONAL TREND NEWS CRIMES UPDATE:NDLEA nabs doctor for baking hemp-biscuits, ex-soldier for dealing in cocaine A medical doctor, Jane Chioma Ofoma, has been arrested in Auchi, Edo State, by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, for operating an online catering service, Omachi’s kitchen, through which she sells drugged biscuits. Following intelligence and surveillance, narcotic officers of the Edo State Command of the Agency on Saturday, June 19, stormed her operational base at 1 Winners Way, Auchi, where she was arrested and at least 94 pieces of cookies produced with cannabis sativa were recovered. Chioma, 26, who is a graduate of medicine from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, recently completed her housemanship at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital. She confessed to baking the cookies with ‘skunk’ in her statement, during interrogation. In the same vein, a 30-year-old Emmanuel Ehiramhen, of 10 Egan Street, Ekpoma, Edo State, has been arrested by officers of the Edo Command of the Agency for dealing in crack cocaine. Meanwhile, NDLEA operatives in Kwara State have arrested a 52-year-old ex-soldier, Sergeant Ibrahim Musa with 12.167 kilograms of Arizona (cannabis sativa), four grams of Cocaine and 25 grams of flunitrazepam. The suspect was apprehended on Thursday, June 17, at Oke-Odo, Tanke area of Ilorin metropolis when he arrived from Lagos to supply his customers. Musa who worked in the maintenance department at Abati Army Barracks, Lagos, from where he was deployed to 117 Battalion in Chibok, Borno State, before he deserted, had arrived Ilorin in company of his wife, Basirat Musa in his Honda Accord car with number plates JJ 707 BL Lagos. He was, however, arrested at the point of delivery by operatives of Kwara State Command of the Agency. Under interrogation, Ibrahim revealed that while at Chibok he got the connection of a supplier of Arizona (Cannabis) and other drugs in Lagos, who he immediately contacted when he deserted the Army in October 2020. He said he decided to go into the illicit drug business to enable him fend for his two wives and three children. The suspect revealed that the latest journey was his second trip to Ilorin to deliver the drugs and decided to travel with one of his wives who was not aware of his mission to Ilorin. Reacting to the arrests, Chairman/CEO of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd) has commended the Edo and Kwara state Commands of the Agency for their vigilance and commitment to the goal of ridding Nigeria of the menace of illicit drug trafficking and abuse. He charged the Commanders, officers and men of the two Commands and their counterparts across the country not to relent in the discharge of their responsibilities while assuring them that he’ll continue to make their welfare a priority.

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DFWA Builds Strong With State Representatives

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Overall Tour Of DFWA President China Nkaru & Director Peter Unadike Across Some States In Nigeria Reflecting on the overall tour of DFWA President China Nkaru and the Director Peter Unadike across some states in Nigeria while reaching out to the States representatives. Close door meetings were held geared towards enhancing and promoting DRUG FREE WORLD AFRICA across the represented states. DFWA President Ms China Nkaru on arrival from London held a meetings with different stakeholders and representatives across the country with focus on states with mega projects like Imo State. This gave birth to the inauguration of Imo state chapter of DFWA with Dr. Hector Anorue as the state representative. Also present is Chief Samuel Egbe, the Chief Editor of DFWA coming all the way from calabar to contribute his quota in the epoch meeting in Imo Sate.UBDC and IHV were ably represented by Mr. Bright Ugochukwu and IHV state coordinator Hon. Ejimmadu respectively. The icing in the cake was the presence of the Hon. SA on Health to the Governor of Imo state Dr. Lina Okereke whose presence further highlighted the commitment of DFWA in reaching to the echelon personalities in a bit to achieve her goal towards ensuring drug free society.There was cross fertilization of ideas and projection of what needs to be done to achieve a collective purpose and objective.The representatives all expressed joy and excitement over  Ms China’s presence  in Nigeria as it brought about more confidence and conviction what need to be collectively done to enhance the presence of DRUG FREE WORLD AFRICA across Nigeria and Africa at largeIt was particularly heartwarming to have a personality like Hon. Dr. Lina Okereke, SA Health to the Governor of Imo state, A global trustees of DFWA who by reason of the outcome of the meeting made a strong commitment to give her all to ensure that DFWA is relevant in Imo State to the effect that it will be a common brand in the lips of all and sundry in Imo Sate- DRUG FREE YOUTHThe first DFWA representative resident in the Federal capital territory Abuja, Mrs. Okwuchi had the singular honour of hosting double giants of the organization; Ms China Nkaru the amiable president DFWA and Mr. Peter Unadike Director; one of the strongest back bones of the group. It was a rare privilege all State representatives will savor and we all look forward to enjoying same privilege as State repsIt is worthy of note to recognize the presence of DFWA president in Port Harcourt wherein she anchored with the Rivers Sate DFWA representative Mr. Ewuzie Onyeka and his Deputy Mr. Vincent Egbe at Hotel the Presidential Port Harcourt. Emphasis was on the need to expound the scope of the executive to help explore the full potentials of Rivers State. The outcome of all the meetings were mind blowing. We are moving forward towards free drug world Nigeria, drug free world Africa and drug free world youth beginning from Africa.

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