- NDLEA has proposed drug tests for Nigerians, including students, politicians and private employees
- The drug test will be a tool for early identification of drug use
- Nigerians reacted to the development, especially the categories of people listed
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has launched the Drug Integrity Test program, which is expected to transform into an anti-drug culture for all Nigerians as a preventive measure.
The agency's chairman/CEO, Brigadier-General Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), made this known while speaking during this year's World Drug Day on Wednesday, June 26.
The drug test is designed for prospective couples and others
According to the chairman, the drug test is designed for prospective couples before they marry, those seeking political offices, secondary school students, government and private-sector personnel, students seeking admission to higher education, and returning students.
Drug test a tool for early identification of use
He said, “As a result, we have produced tens of thousands of special test kits capable of detecting 15 different substances, now available in all our commands across the country.”
Moreover, the drug test will be a tool for early identification of drug use and prevention of drug abuse and also to provide appropriate intervention, such as treatment and rehabilitation.
He added, "NDLEA is equally not relenting in its effort to cut off illicit drug supply channels and dismantle trafficking networks. The magnitude of our effort is reflected in the statistics of our drug supply reduction activities. We have arrested 52,901 drug traffickers, including 48 barons, in three and a half years. Over 9, 000 of the suspects have been convicted in court.
“We have also seized over the same period 7.6 million kilograms of assorted illicit substances," he further said.
However, netizens have shared their view on social media concerning the categories of people the drug test is designed for.
Reactions to drug test for Nigerians
“How newly engaged couples take reach here lol,” Kaly tweeted
“What is this???” Spiky!!!April 30 asked.
“They should include new borns as well,” Mike Nnadozie advised.
“Jobless Fellas,” 201020 added.
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Meanwhile, TheRadar earlier reported that the special adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, advised Nigerians to return to farming to alleviate hunger in the country.
Onanuga said it was not the first time the country was experienced this type of crisis, generating commotion online as Nigerians expressed their disagreements.