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NDLEA proposes compulsory Dr¥g tests to all newly admitted university students

The Commandant of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Kwara State, Hajia Fatima Abiola-Popoola, has proposed that newly admitted university students should be made to undergo mandatory drug tests as part of their admission process.

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She explained that this would

“Serve as a preventive measure while offering early intervention and counselling for those already using drugs to prevent them from becoming problematic users”.

Hajia Abiola-Popoola made the suggestion during a radio programme in Ilorin.

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The NDLEA boss further expressed concern over the rising number of drug users in the country.

She said: “A 2018 survey shows that 14.3 million people were using drugs in Nigeria. One out of 7 persons in Nigeria is a drug user and one out of 4 drug users is a woman.

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“This shows that the society is in trouble because a woman is the administrator of the home.” [CONTINUE READING HERE]>>>>



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