Ronke Kehinde/
With the high rate of drug abuse among youths in the society, a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) BewiAfrica has embarked on sensitization programmes on the streets of Lagos.
The programme, held in commemoration of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, was hosted by renowned comedian, Gbenga Adeyinka The 1st, “GCON”, and actress cum comedienne, Dr. Helen Paul who came to encourage the youths.
Ms. Florence Hungbo, Founder of BewiAfrica said the NGO took it upon itself to sensitise the youths, especially college kids in the state, who had become entrenched in substances abuse and were mindless of its after-effects.
“We visited the youths and leaders in Fadeyi and Ojuelegba respectively with some entertainers and therapists to lecture the youths on the dangers of drug abuse on their health and the future.
“Drugs Kill Dreams, and this, we drummed home to the kids,” Hungbo said.
The maiden BewiAfrica Outreach took place in Ojuelegba and Fadeyi areas of Lagos.
She added that as countries and individuals fought to put a stop to drug abuse and its illicit trafficking, it was paramount for BewiAfrica to carry out more awareness/outreaches in areas identified with high cases of drugs abuse.
In Fadeyi, Mr. Femi Akinboyeku, the transport unionist popularly known as J.Plum, condemned the abuse of any drug and also made it known that he doesn’t smoke or drink, yet, has achieved so much in his endeavour.
“If I was doing drugs, I won’t be anywhere near where I have reached in my profession,” Akinboyeku said.
The Executive Vice Chairman, Somolu Local Government Council, Hon Bowale Sosimi, condemned drug abuse and congratulated BewiAfrica for this exceptional cause, which he said was the first of its kind for the youth of the area.
In Ojuelegba, the Deputy Chairman, National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, Aransiola Qudus, popular known as Baresi thanked BewiAfrica for choosing Ojuelegba to create more awareness in drugs abuse and also advised the youths and leaders present to extend the awareness to others.
Hungbo said the goal of the outreach was to strengthen global action and cooperation towards creating a society that is free from drug abuse and unlawful drug trade.
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