Ibrahim Ibrahim
Expert from sociology Department, Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State said adoption of preventive rather than reactivate measures in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions is the only solution to curb the menace to drugs abuse among students.
Deputy Dean Faculty of Art and Social Science (FUD) Mustapha Hussein Danjuma, PhD stated this in his keynote address during a one day Public Lecture organized by Youth and Civil Society for Development (YCSCD), held at Three star Hotel, Dutse.
He said Drugs abuse is a trend not only limited to street youths, but also the students of universities and colleges are involved in substance abuse in Nigeria.
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According to worldwide survey on drug abuse indicated that over 36 million people suffered from drug abuse disorders, while in Nigeria, released by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime had placed 14.3 million drug users of which three million population suffered from drug abuse related cases in the country and students constitutes the higher percentage.
Danjuma explained that most of the students of tertiary institutions involved into the act because they are brain washed by peers in order to read well and passe examination, get depressed or disappointed.
He advised tertiary institutions in the country to strengthen guidance and counseling units on how to avoid drugs abuse.
“There is need for adequate funding by the Government, training of law enforcement personnel and synergy among stakeholders”he said.
The National President of Youth and Civil Society for Development, Comrade Aminu Aminu said the public lecture with the theme “Drug abuse and immorality” is aimed at sensitizing Youth on the danger of drugs abuse.
