Gov’t Directs NACOC to Operationalise Substance Use Disorder Rehabilitation Fund

Important priorities for improving access to alcohol and other drug services

Introduction by Croakey: Wide-ranging recommendations for building “a brighter and kinder future” for people who use or have used alcohol and other drugs were shared at a recent conference hosted by the Network of Alcohol and other Drug Agencies (NADA). […]

Gov’t directs NACOC to operationalise Substance Use Disorder Rehabilitation Fund

Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak has announced a stronger national focus on drug prevention, describing it as both a public health concern and a national security threat. This is part of renewed efforts to combat illicit drug trafficking and abuse. Speaking at the passing-out ceremony of 186 cadet officers of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) in […] The post Gov’t directs NACOC to operationalise Substance Use Disorder Rehabilitation Fund…

World Drug Day: NDLEA Seeks Faith-Based Support in Drug Abuse Fight

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has called on faith-based organisations,

World Drug Day: NDLEA seeks faith-based support in drug abuse fight - Worldstage

WorldStage Newsonline– The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has called on faith-based organisations, families and corporate bodies to intensify their support for the prevention of drug abuse and illicit drug trafficking in Nigeria. The NDLEA Chairman, retired Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa made the call on Sunday during a thanksgiving service held at the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), Wuye, Abuja. The  service was held as par…

Campaign Against Drug Abuse: KOSU Women Network Partners with Kogi First Lady

Campaign Against Drug Abuse: KOSU Women Network Partners with Kogi First Lady   By Opeyemi Ologun | Kabba 21st June, 2025   A strong message against drug abuse resonated across Kabba on Saturday as women leaders, university staff, and youth advocates joined forces in a solidarity walk organized by the First Lady of Kogi State, Hajia Sefinat Usman Ododo.   The awareness campaign, aimed at addressing the growing concern of substance abuse among yo…