We will continue to Partner NDLEA to Reduce Use of Drugs – Oyo Govt.

The Secretary to the Oyo State Government, Professor Olanike Adeyemo has said that the present administration in the State would continue to partner with men of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to reduce the use of drugs in the society.

She stated this during a courtesy visit paid by the management staff of the (NDLEA), Oyo State Command at the SSG’s conference room, Secretariat, Ibadan.

She hinted that the present administration in the State under the Leadership of Engineer Seyi Makinde is always interested in something that would benefit all the citizens of the State.

The Secretary to the State Government said the Inauguration of the State Drug Control Committee (SDCC) is to reduce the supply and production of illicit drugs,  including the illicit narcotics, precursor, psychotropic substances and other Nationally and internationally controlled drugs.

She added further that drug demand reduction needs an aggressive sensitization, advocacy, prevention and treatment programme.

Professor Adeyemo maintained  that the State Government would partner  NDLEA through the Ministry of Health and other Government relevant agencies for result focused collaboration.

Responding, the State commandant of the Agency (NDLEA), Commandant Olayinka Joe-Fadile appreciated the State Government for working relatively well with the security agencies in the State.

Abiodun Atilola

Media Officer to the SSG/HOS