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  President Bola Tinubu has identified the creative economy as a pivotal element of his administration’s economic diversification agenda, reaffirming his commitment to positioning Nigeria’s creative sector as a driving force for global influence. The President stated this at the launch of the 2024 Abuja International Carnival at Eagle Square, Abuja. President Tinubu, represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, said the carnival reaffirms the essence of who Nigerians are—”a people of culture, a people of art, a people of colour, and a people of shared values”. In a statement signed by the Senior Special Assistant to The President on Media & Communications, Office of The Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha, under the theme, “Carnival of Renewed Hope: A Pledge to My Country”, the event showcased performances from across Nigeria and beyond, demonstrating the administration’s commitment to cultural diplomacy. The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, and the Creative Economy, working alongsi
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NDLEA PARTNERS NA IN TACKLING DRUG ABUSE, TRAFFICKING.{PHOTOS}.#PRESS RELEASE..

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NDLEA PARTNERS NA IN TACKLING DRUG ABUSE, TRAFFICKING


The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier General Mohammed Buba Marwa(rtd) has called for a robust partnership between the Nigerian Army(NA) and NDLEA in curbing the menace  of substance abuse and trafficking in Nigeria. General Marwa made the call when he led officers of the agency on a courtesy visit to the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya at Army Headquarters today Thursday, 16 December 2021. 


The Chairman pointed out that the abuse and illicit trafficking of drugs in the country have assumed a worrisome dimension, disclosing that several youths are now into substance abuse. He further maintained that there is a nexus between drug abuse and the current state of insecurity in Nigeria. He restated that as the lead agency in the fight against drug abuse and trafficking in Nigeria, NDLEA will remain steadfast in its operations in order to ensure a drug free society. 


Brigadier General Marwa attributed most of the terrorists  and banditry activities witnessed in the country to substance abuse. He reassured  that the NDLEA is committed to a robust collaboration with the NA in its operations to drastically reduce the menace of drug abuse and other criminalities. He also  lamented that drug abuse has ruined many homes in the  society.


He used the medium to appreciate the NA for the training support provided to the NDLEA Academy.He also commended the NA for the sacrifices, patriotism and gallantry in tackling security challenges in the country.


Responding, the COAS  assured that the NA under his watch, will continue to support the NDLEA in discharging its  constitutional mandate. He further noted that drug trafficking is a grievous crime, and  advocated for decisive action against drug traffickers and other related crimes in the country. He urged the agency to engage the youths constructively, through sensitization and awareness campaigns that would  proactively stem the menace of drug abuse in the society. 


ONYEMA NWACHUKWU

Brigadier General

Director Army Public Relations 

16 December 2021.

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