A nongovernmental organisation, Advocacy for Integrity and Role of Law Initiative (AIRLIN), Monday, inaugurated a 20-member committee to tackle drug abuse and other social vices amongst the youth in Nasararawa state.
Speaking at the event in Lafia, Muhammad Gamawa, the national chairman of the NGO, lamented the high prevalence rate of drug abuse in the country among the productive population.
He stated that the committee would help to educate the youth, especially the addicts in their respective areas against indulging in acts due to their mental, health, social, and economic implications.
Gamawa also urged the youth to engage themselves in meaningful and lawful activities in order not to be used by criminal and evil elements for selfish gains.
He said the kidnappings going across the country were being carried out by the youth and challenged them to desist from before they spoil their future.
The chairman added that the group is working in collaboration with other organisations to complement the efforts of the government towards addressing the vices and criminalities in the country.
He said the group is looking forward to a new Nigeria where people would respect each other’s tribe and religion.
He called for more volunteers to join the campaign and create an enduring awareness among the youth who are the future of the country.
Nasararawa state coordinator of the group, Ibrahim Ibrahim, said the committee is saddled with the responsibility of organising town hall meetings in their respective areas to orient them on the dangers of drug abuse.