The Federal Government has expressed readiness to partner with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to address the growing challenges posed by drug trafficking as well as reduce drug-related crimes and other criminal activities in the country.
Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, who disclosed this when he received the UNODC team led by Cheikh Toure in his Abuja office, maintained that the partnership will also promote social awareness and community resilience, ultimately fostering a safer and healthier environment for all citizens.
Olawande emphasised that the collaboration aims to implement comprehensive strategies that not only target and reduce drug-related crime rates but also enhance public understanding of the issues surrounding drug abuse and trafficking.
The minister explained that for many years, young people have always had the feeling of being left…
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