NDLEA Proposes Mandatory Drug Tests for University Admission
NDLEA Proposes Mandatory Drug Tests for University Admission
Hajia Fatima Abiola-Popoola, the Commandant of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Kwara State, has proposed that universities implement mandatory drug testing for new students as a condition of admission.
She argued that such measures would act as a preventive strategy, allowing for early intervention and counseling for those already using drugs, potentially preventing their escalation into problematic use.
During a recent radio interview in Ilorin, Abiola-Popoola voiced her concerns about the increasing prevalence of drug use in Nigeria, particularly among women. She highlighted the risks this trend poses to families and society, noting that a 2018 survey revealed 14.3 million drug users in the country. Alarmingly, one in seven Nigerians uses drugs, and one in four drug users is female, which she believes is a significant concern given the pivotal role women play in managing households.
TRENDING SONGS
Nigeria Unveils $750 Million Solar Power Push to Light Up 1,350 Communities
Truck Kills toddler, two others to death on Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway
Truck Kills Toddler, Two Others in Tragic Crash on Lagos–Abeokuta Expressway
WOMAN REVEALS HOW PATIENCE AND TIMING HELPED HER BUILD A PEACEFUL FIVE-YEAR MARRIAGE
How N100m Was Mistakenly Paid Into Egbetokun’s Son’s Personal Account — FPRO
RCCG PASTOR ANGRY OVER CALLING Him“MR” INSTEAD OF “DR,” DECLARES CURSE ONLINE
NPMA Appeals to Nigerian Government for Compensation After Lagos Market Fire
Rest Every Four Hours, FRSC Issues Safety Guide for Fasting Motorists
NNPC Boss Ojulari Bags UK Energy Institute Fellowship
Shock in Anambra: Bride Disappears Moments Before Wedding
Share this post with your friends on 
