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Drug Free World Africa has joined hands with Nasarawa State Eggon Youth Movement (EYM) to fight drug abuse and reduce crime in Nasarawa State. In a meeting which had the DFWA Representative in Nasarawa State Mr. Christopher Francis highlight the effects and implications of drug abuse on youths, the two organizations agreed to work closely in curbing the menace. The EYM chairman Mr. Emmanuel Aso also shared the commitment of their organization in the fight against drug abuse, adding that the union with DFWA is timely when drug abuse has become a reoccurring issue in the society. DFWA and EYM will then unite with other stakeholders to ensure that young people especially are fully aware of the dangers of engaging in the abuse of drugs and other illicit substances.

Drug Free World Africa in Kano State held a public lecture against drug abuse in Kano State, Nigeria. The event which took place on January 23, 2022 enlightened the participants on the ‘Truth About Drugs’ which is in line with the visions of the organization. The public lecture also witnessed the distribution of awareness materials to participants and agency leaders in Kano State. The DFWA representative in Kano State, Mr. Nura Sani said the event is geared at achieving a drug free society. He said that in line with the visions of Drug Free World Africa, the event is one of the series of campaigns the organization is organizing across the country and beyond.

The Drug Free World Africa team in Imo State has held an awareness campaign for students in Imo State Nigeria. The campaign which was led by the state coordinator Dr. Lina Okereke who is also the Special Adviser on Health Matters to Imo State Governor sensitized a large number of students on the dangers of being drawn in drug abuse. Dr. Lina Okereke, admonished the students on standing strong against peer pressure, encouraging them not to engage in the abuse of drugs and other substances as they are tantamount to destroying their future. She said that with abuse of substance predominant among young people, there is need to start at that level to sensitize school children on the dangers on the path of drug abuse. Dr. Lina Okereke also added that beyond the sensitization, the campaign will also raise ambassadors who will be in a position to educate their peers and others they come in contact with about how destructive engaging in drug abuse can be.

Drug Free World Africa in their trail blazing strategy held their first seminar centered on the dangerous effects of Crystal Meth popularly known as Mkpurumiri in Nigeria. The event which took place on Thursday January 20, 2022, had a discussion panel was centered on finding a more conventional and strategy way to fight the availability and consumption of these substances. Tagged ‘Mkpurummiri (Crystal Meth) The Youth Destroyer Part 2’, DFWA x-rayed the dangers associated with the substance which its abuse has been on the rise across the continent. They looked at the most strategic was of ensuring that the curves of both the demand and supply of these substances are flattened. The event which was held virtually on Zoom had people joining on both the virtual meeting platform and Facebook Live across the globe. Panelists include: Alice Romero, the Deputy Executive Director Administrator, NARCONON United Kingdom; Dr. Lina Okereke, Special Adviser on Health to the Governor of Imo State, Nigeria; Rev. Lazarus Terna, DFWA, Kaduna State Representative, with Emmanuel Ngoka serving as the host. Watch full session.

Drug Free World Africa through their Nasarawa State chapter joined with National Orientation Agency to intensify the fight against anti-social behaviours and other social vices in Nigeria. The event which took place on Wednesday January 19, 2022 in Nasarawa State, had Drug Free World Africa well represented as they preached against political thuggery, drug addiction, and other vices. The event which is considered timely with Nigeria set to have general elections in 2022 had the Nasarawa State Representative of DFWA Christopher Francis standing in for the organization. The event also had the Nasarawa State Director of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency NDLEA, who was represented by Mr. Bilham David deliver a lecture on the effects of drug abuse on youth and the socio-economic implications. The event also had Nasarawa State Director of National Orientation Agency, Dr. Priscilla Goundounor; the state Police Commissioner, CP Soyemi Musbau Adesina, members of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency and other stakeholders. Drug Free World Africa take campaign to schools in Liberia The Liberian Chapter of Drug Free World Africa have taken the campaign against drug abuse to schools. In the projected tagged School-School No To Drug Abuse Campaign, the DFWA has a simple goal of ‘catching them young’ before Drugs Do. “We want to catch them young before drugs do” the DFWA representative in Liberia Amb. Michael Lahai said, adding that such programmes are geared at raising drug free ambassadors who will continue the mission. The event which took place on January 19, 2022, is expected to continue in more schools across the country.

Understanding that the fight against drug abuse is a collective effort, Drug Free World Africa has extended a hand of partnership to the Bureau for Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Drug Free World Africa applying the strategy of localizing the efforts against drug abuse met with the Kaduna State Director General of the Bureau for Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment on January 19, 2022. The meeting which is in line with the organization’s vison will see DWFA join hands with the agency and other stakeholders in the state to intensify the fight against drug abuse. The DFWA representative in Kaduna State, Rev. Lazarus Tern described the meeting as a fruitful one that is expected to yield unlimited result.

The Liberian Chapter of Drug Free World Africa have taken the campaign against drug abuse to schools. In the projected tagged School-School No To Drug Abuse Campaign, the DFWA has a simple goal of ‘catching them young’ before Drugs Do. “We want to catch them young before drugs do” the DFWA representative in Liberia Amb. Michael Lahai said, adding that such programmes are geared at raising drug free ambassadors who will continue the mission. The event which took place on January 19, 2022, is expected to continue in more schools across the country.

The WFWA president Engr. China Nkaru appreciated everyone who joined the meeting, assuring them that the organization will be consolidating on the foundations laid in the previous year. She enlightened the members on the programs of the 2022 which are inline with the mission of DFWA “To educate on the “Truth About Drugs” and empower youth towards employability and productive youths in the community. To guide and support youth towards living a drug-free life” Engr. Nkaru encouraged the team members to keeping working with high motivation towards the common goal of achieving a drug free youths in Africa. Present in the meeting were the youngest patron of DFWA, Engr Emenike Nanguma and other new leaders: Ms Progress Akudo, Mr Boman Kazah and Mr Olusegun Falemu.

State Government under the leadership of his Excellency, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello has reiterated its administration’s commitment to ensuring a ‘drug free’ society among her teeming youth population partnering with Drug Free World Africa. This was made known during strategizing ways and means towards drug-free youth beginning from Africa on a delegation meeting with Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Idris Musa (Danjuma Oando) at his Lokoja office. Hon. Idris while addressing his guest acknowledged the giant stride effort and contributions of DFWA towards curbing youth excessive drug addiction in their constituency and reassured of the ministry’s preparedness in synergy towards achieving the goals of the organization in the state through provision of support are required. The spokesman of the team, Ambassador Maximilian Tashilani Kogi State Rep. DFWA appreciated the host and acknowledged his unalloyed commitment to the youth cause on his assumption of office. “We’re proud of you”. He added. “Our aim as a non-governmental organisation (NGO) is directed at curtailing the miss-use of drugs among youths via sensitization on no to drug abuse across the state. The group further used the medium to call on the Commissioning for the Official Flag Off of the ‘Drugs Free World Africa Stop Drug Abuse Campaign Walk slated for 30th of November 2021 in the State Capital, Lokoja. Also at the meeting is Comrade Alfa Ebune Executive member of the organization, Apeh Mordecai Media Officer to the Honourable Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development Kogi State. DFWA KSC working towards drug-free Kogi

BREAKING NEWS: Drug Free World Africa Is Set to Subdue Drug Abuse and Illicit Substance Abuse in Kogi State Join the Walk Drug free world Africa Kogi state chapter is set to eradicate drug abuse and the use of illicit substances by the youths and adults’ in Kogi State through its unique drug free walk campaign on the 30th of November 2021. Dru Free World Africa evolutional walk against drug abuse, a movement that is circulating round Africa starting from Nigeria is set to make appearance in Koi State on Subdue Drug Abuse Walk in capital city of Kogi State, Lokoja on 30th November 2021. The walk was initially scheduled on 15th November 2021 but rescheduled for 30th as many stakeholders indicated interest and to join the meaningful strategised walk towards drug-free-community. The Kogi State communities said that DFWA thoughtful project on NO TO DRUG ABUSE WALK is timely and should aggressively go massive to fight the war on drugs. They said drugs has been unveiled to be the fundamental causes leading to community crimes and anti-social issues. They said that their youths are dumping themselves helplessly in drug misuse and the way out is massive awareness. The community of Kogi State said they are very happy with the level of state awareness DFWA is sending the message of NO TO DRUG ABUSE in their community.   Join the walk towards drug-free-kogi-youths.