A Nigerian university student has told of how the abuse of drug almost ruined his life before an intervention was made. A student of the Federal University, Lokoja, Saddam Saidu, has narrated how drug addiction almost ruined his life, but for the intervention of his father, Mohammed, who refused to give up on him.
The Political Science student explained that he became addicted to Tramadol and other opiates through friends who were drug abusers. Saddam’s narration was buttressed by his father during a town hall meeting held in Abuja on Tuesday to mark the 2018 International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Drug Trafficking, with the theme, ‘Listen first: Listening to children and youths is the first step to help them grow healthy and safe.’
The former addict advised parents to monitor their children and wards, adding that the future of a lot of youngsters has been ruined by drug abuse and addiction.
Mohammed explained that rehabilitating Saddam cost him a lot, adding that he had to place him in an expensive rehabilitation clinic in Wuse, Abuja.
The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Col. Muhammad Abdallah (retd.), said beyond clamping down on offenders, his agency was enlightening the youths about drug abuse.
The National Security Adviser, Maj.-Gen. Babagana Monguno (retd.), stated that enormous volume of drugs were still produced, trafficked and consumed throughout the world despite the efforts of national and international institutions.
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