Acquire Drug Test Kits for Home Use, NDLEA Counsels Parents
Acquire Drug Test Kits for Home Use, NDLEA Counsels Parents
The Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier General Buba Marwa (Rtd), has called on Nigerian parents to adopt proactive measures in safeguarding their children from substance abuse by acquiring drug test kits for home use.
Marwa gave the charge on Monday in Abuja at the opening ceremony of the Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA) Inter-Secondary Schools Sports Competition 2025, where he served as the special guest of honour.
He warned that the rising cases of substance abuse among young people have become a serious national concern that requires urgent attention from families, schools, and communities.
“Let me be clear: drug abuse destroys ambition, extinguishes hope, and robs young people of the bright future that rightfully belongs to them. It is not just an individual tragedy; it is a national loss,” Marwa stated.
According to him, parents must take responsibility for early detection and intervention by using drug test kits at home, stressing that such steps could help in identifying risky behaviour before it escalates into addiction.
He commended DEPOWA for using the sports competition as a platform to engage and empower young people positively, adding that sporting activities remain one of the most effective alternatives to drug abuse and other forms of social vices.
The NDLEA boss further reiterated the agency’s commitment to intensifying drug education, advocacy, and enforcement across the country, while urging stakeholders to collaborate in curbing the menace.
