The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has introduced the “Catch Them Young” initiative, aimed at addressing the rising issue of drug abuse among Nigeria’s youth, particularly targeting secondary school students.
The programme was officially launched at Government Secondary School, Tudun Wada, Wuse Zone 4, Abuja, with NAFDAC Director General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, stressing the significance of the campaign.
In her keynote address, Prof. Adeyeye stated, “The ‘NAFDAC-Catch them Young’ programme focuses on drug abuse education and awareness, especially targeting the youth, who are the most affected by this crisis.”
She highlighted worrying statistics, revealing that “14.4 per cent or 14.3 million Nigerians are impacted by drug abuse,” and underscored the need for the programme.
Adeyeye further explained that this initiative is part of NAFDAC’s larger strategy to collaborate with key stakeholders in reducing the demand for…