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DFWA Strengthens Partnership With British Alliance

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In a bid to fight Drug abuse, DWFA on August 14, 2022 has consolidated partnership with British Africa Business Alliance (BABA). The partnership was Precipitated by the unparalleled, yet regrettable rate of drug abuse in Imo state and the country at large. DFWA and BABA has decided to demolish this monster (Drug Abuse) ravaging the lives of our youths by attracting firms to Imo state which will in turn create Job opportunities and create room for skill acquisition therefore engaging the youths positively. From the organization’s findings, it was realized that the high rate of drug abuse in IMO state is not unconnected to high rate of unemployment in the state which has given room to a lot criminal actions among the youths. The youths of Imo state lately have been feasting on drugs like Codin, Shisha, Tramadol, Crysta meth which in our common Parlance is called “Mkpuru Mmiri”, that has killed many young men and women, and has made many to go knot. DFWA finally vowed to stop at nothing in her battle to flush out drug abuse in Imo State and Nigeria at Large.

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International Youth Day: DFWA Celebrates With Youths

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DFWA has expressed her Love for the youths and most importantly her zest towards helping the youths maximize their Potentials the fullest. The celebration which took place on the 12th August 2022 had DFWA encouraging the Youth to stick to their home bred discipline and never for any reason let any more pressure or lure them into use of hard drugs like tramadol, Indian- Hemp and among others, which beyond every shred of doubt skyrocketed the rate of domestic violence. They were equally enjoined never to embark on unplanned journeys whether within or outside Nigeria or resort to the use of Illegal routes to European countries in search of greener pastures, because such is a serious crime, as such could attract serious punishment and worse still could jeopardize their lives and overall wellbeing. Additionally, they were admonished not to engage in any form of Crime, especially Cyber Crime called “Yahoo-Yahoo”, in our local parlance which is most prominent amongst the Youths in today’s Nigeria. Finally, the youths were asked to acquire profitable skills as mere being educated is not enough in our Contemporary Nigeria considering the current state of the economy.

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DFWA KADUNA REVISTS NUBA ACADEMY ON PRICE GIVING DAY

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DFWA Kaduna team has revisited Nuba Royal Academy School in Ungwa Musa, Kudensa, Maraba Rido, Kaduna State on their price giving day to however reward them for their unflinching commitment towards DFWA’s Campaign against drug abuse. The Kaduna team representative, Rev. Lazarus Tema has encouraged the students to shun the use of hard drugs in all its forms and shapes in order to have a great future. He said that Indiscriminate use of drugs has sent many promising youths to their early grave and many others are roaming the street mad and also pointed out that drug abuse has directly contributed to the explosion of crime and all sorts of social vices in our Society today. Rev. Lazarus Terna, went on to remind them that their various communities and Nigeria at large is looking up to them, as such they should not for any reason nip their expectations in the bud. Parents and Teachers were not left out in his admonitions as he encouraged them to steer clear of Drug abuse and most importantly enjoined them to give their Children closer attention, describing them as the moral compass of the youngsters. He went on to cite proverbs 29:15, a Child left on his own brings Shame to the parents. The climax of the event was when the children were given room to ask questions, answers were given to their questions and Words of prayers were dropped on for them.

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DFWA: Mega March Against Drug Abuse Attracts Cooperate Body’s Attention

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The Mega March against drug abuse organized by the entire members of DFWA has succeeded in attracting many government agencies, private firms and even religious houses who have shown its support for the DFWA. Rev. Lazarus, the DFWA Kaduna representative hinted the Organization that DFWA LOC office has staged a fight against indiscriminate use of drugs and as well exploited the opportunity to distribute its profile to different government agencies, Private firms, religious houses and the office of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, one of the front line 2023 presidential Candidates. According to Rev Lazarus, some of the agencies, religious houses and Firms that called, spoke on the devastating and catastrophic effect of the rising incidence of drug abuse and how it poses serious danger to our civilization. The Kaduna state representative stressed the need why everyone in his own corner should launch a ruthless crusade against indiscriminate use of drugs as “Battle against indiscriminate use of drug is a Battle every hand must be on deck to win” he said.

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DFWA Profile Goes Viral

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DFWA, a nonprofit Organization focused on “Truth about Drugs” education has for the first time in two years of her operation showcased their working profile on different drug Education and Empowerment Programs. This move was carried out on the 3rd Of August, 2022 which was not just superb but as it were, marked a watershed in the history of DFWA. Millions of People were reached through their Facebook pages, Radio programs, TV shows and consequently were enlightened on different effective strategies adopted by DFWA to ruthlessly combat the incidence of drug Abuse In the same vein, DFWA has unveiled some new strategies they intend to adopt in order to intensify its battle on drug abuse and other factors that Impede the progress of African youths. Engr. Chinagorum Nkaru, DFWA president has made it clear that whatever feat the organization has achieved this 2years is only but a piece of the iceberg, and went on to make it unequivocally clear that effort is been made to expand the tentacles of DWFA to every nook and cranny of Africa in order to rescue youths from the shackles of drug abuse and poverty, and as well, equip them so they could be more relevant locally and internationally. She went further by making it crystal clear that DFWA is not only bent on eradicating drug abuse in the nearest possible time, but equally empower and equip the youths both with Cash and requisite Skills/ Knowledge needed to make them more useful to themselves and the world at large.

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To Achieve Mega March Against Drug Abuse DFWA Attracts a Big Name in Marketing Media

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DFWA has attracted a prestigious name and image to itsself in the marking media due to its hard work, resilience and commitment to rescuing the people of Nigeria and Africa from the grip of hard drugs. The Campaign Project Director of Mega March Hon. Dr Lina Okereke who has made this known to all thereby outlining strategies for target sponsorship, marketing, audience and stake holders. she stressed that more firms must be reached out to for sponsorship and partnership as well, which would be achieved by showing them video clips of what the organization have achieved. According to her, these video Clips would help to convince them that DFWA is very serious with its fight against the use of illicit drugs because seeing as they said is believing. she hinted that more mega marches would be held, more fliers shared, seminars and workshops as that will help to reach out to more people and save more lives and at the other hand make our mission clearer to potential Sponsors and Partners. “DFWA has already attracted a Big name to itself and will continue to do so as she strategises marketing team.

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Mega Million March against Drug Abuse gets another endorsement

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The National women leader of APC Dr Betta Edu has charged Nigerian youths to shun Drug Abuse and Violence as she endorsed the DFWA mega million march against in Abuja. In a meeting held on 7th July 2022 at the National Secretariat of All-Progressive Congress FCT, Abuja, Mrs. Edu endorsed DFWA Mega Million March against Drug Abuse and congratulated the organization for their doggedness and readiness to subdue drugs and trafficking of illicit substances in Nigeria and Africa at large. “I call on well-meaningful Nigerians, government agencies and other corporate bodies to key into this vision and to make good use of the platform of the Mega-Million March against Drug Abuse to sensitize youths to abstain from drug abuse and live a productive life”, she said. She further encouraged the DFWA team to keep up with the good work and to encourage youths to shun drugs, shun violence and build a better Nigeria. DFWA representatives expressed delight and disclosed the urgent need for massive investment in healthcare service delivery through community intervention to address drug abuse and encourage youth participation advocacy.

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Mega Million March against Drug Abuse (M3-ADA) Goes to National Assembly FCT Abuja

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poised to bring the fight against Drug Abuse to Abuja, DFWA embarks on a mega million march against drug abuse in the federal capital territory. The Chief Editor of DFWA, Chief Samuel Egba at the National State of Assembly stated some strategies to carry out on achieving the best result and also having the best impact of Mega Million March against drug abuse in Abuja. One of the strategies include the creation of projects towards youth employment and Rehabilitating Drug Addicts to re-integrate into the community. With the help of the Project Committee Chairman Hon. Dr Lina Okereke, Different materials for the M3- ADA were made available towards the enlightenment of the project. Rt Honorable Alex Egbona, member representing Abi/ Yakurr Federal Constituency gave his maximum support stating how pleased he is to see an organization like Drug Free World Africa taking on an aggressive step to de-radicalize youth against drug abuse. He further expressed his regret that the national Assembly was in recess and promised to take it up to circulate and mega million march against drug abuse within the house. The Abuja Mega-Million Drug-Free March will take place on October 13th 2022 to sensitize youths to abstain from drug abuse and live productive lives.

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Truth About Drug: DFWA tell Stories at Ogene Ndigbo Newspaper Day

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Drug Free World Africa has shared “Truth About Drugs” booklets at Ogene Ndigbo Newspaper Day which was held on 23rd July 2022 at South East London. A visible impact of the no to drug abuse was commended by the Prime founder of Igbo Festival of Arts and Culture Mr. Obi Okoli who expressed his gratitude to DFWA on their proactive act to educate youths in different events. According to him, DFWA is always spotted in most events passionately educating on Truth About Drugs which is keeping youths informed of the dangers of drug abuse and encouraging them to live a drug free life. Responding to Mr. Obi, the President of DFWA thanked him and said it gives DFWA joy to know that people appreciate what they do and that the organization will not stop until the last child standing stops drug abuse. Mrs. Timi McQuade, one of the frontline directors of DFWA joined words with the president to say that DFWA will keep spreading the No to Drug Abuse message until youths will find their Highs in their Passion but not drugs. During the event, an outstanding personality Actress Ms Abigail Nwachukwu and a young Ghana artist endorsed the good cause of the organization by wrapping truth about drugs in a promotional music identified with DFWA showing readiness to propagate the “Truth About Drugs” message.

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NYCM Endorse DFWA’s Mega Million March against Drug Abuse

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The National Youth Council of Nigeria has endorsed the Mega Million March against Drug Abuse organized by Drug Free World Africa. Mr. Solomon Adodo, the president of National Youth Council of Nigeria endorsed the DFWA mega million march in his office at No. 4b Epe Close, off Sokoto Crescent, beside Area 1 shopping complex, Garki Abuja. This was done during the courtesy visit by DFWA chief editor, Chief Sam Egba in the company of Mr Eniji Samuel on introduction of the Mega Million March against Drug Abuse in Abuja on 21st July 2022. While commending the effort of DFWA, Mr. Solomon Adodo said that the ministry for Youth and Sports Development as its supervisory body with instrumental means to empowerment endorsed the Mega Million March against Drug Abuse and pledged his support towards the actualization of a successful event. He further encourages everyone to stand against drug abuse and hailed the doggedness of DFWA on its timely projects and programs that are geared towards crime reduction and youth engagement. The president of DFWA Engr. Chinagorum Nkaru said that Mega Million March against drug abuse will stand out as a massive outreach platform spreading “Truth about drugs”. According to her, DFWA is pleased to bring the fight against Drug Abuse to Abuja the federal capital territory in a mega move that will sound loud in everyone’s ear especially youths that drug abuse is not an alternative lifestyle. She also said that the campaign will drive the return of Drug- Abuse free life and a sustainable communal Economic Development in Abuja and other states of the federation and to Africa at large.

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