27/02/2025
UNIMAID LAUNCHES DRUG-FREE CLUB TO COMBAT SUBSTANCE ABUSE
The University of Maiduguri has strengthened its efforts in the fight against drug abuse by collaborating with Drug-Free World Africa and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to launch an awareness campaign against substance abuse. This initiative highlights the need for collective action in addressing the growing issue of drug use among young people.
This was disclosed by the Vice Chancellor University of Maiduguri Professor Mohammed Laminu Mele during the launching of Unimaid Drug Free Club on Saturday the 22nd February, 2025 at the NUGA hall of the University.
The Vice-Chancellor Professor Mohammed Laminu Mele reiterated the dangers of drug abuse and its impact on academic success and societal development. He encouraged students to take an active role in promoting a drug-free environment by abstaining from substance use and influencing their peers positively.
Professor Laminu stressed that addressing drug abuse requires a joint effort involving institutions, government agencies, civil society groups, and students. He reaffirmed the university’s dedication to working with Drug-Free World Africa and NDLEA to tackle the issue through education, awareness, and proactive interventions.This initiative he said, marks a significant milestone in promoting a drug-free culture within the university and the larger community, reinforcing the commitment to safeguarding students and empowering them to make informed life choices.
He urged students to become ambassadors of a drug-free lifestyles, stating, "Say no to drugs. Together, we can build a campus and a society where young people flourish without the influence of harmful substances." He also congratulated the newly inaugurated executives of the University of Maiduguri Drug-Free Club and urged them to uphold a drug-free culture on campus.
The Chief Medical Director of the University of Maiduguri Medical Centre, Professor Musa Abba Wakil, emphasize
