The Edo State Government has unveiled plans to engage 5,400 members of a local security network across all 18 local government areas. The Commissioner for Security and Public Safety, Festus Ebea, disclosed this during a press briefing held on Wednesday in Benin City. According to Ebea, each local government council […]
drug abuse
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Edo Command, has intensified its efforts to curb drug abuse by mobilizing patent medicine vendors as crucial frontline defenders against the growing menace. This strategic move aims to strengthen community-level healthcare safeguards and address regulatory gaps in the distribution of pharmaceuticals. Dr. Mitchell […]
In a decisive move to address the growing threat of drug abuse and trafficking, the Edo State Government on Friday inaugurated Drug Control Committees at both the state and local government levels. The initiative aligns with the National Drug Control Master Plan and aims to foster coordinated efforts in tackling […]
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has decorated seven officers recently promoted to the rank of Deputy Commander of Narcotics in Edo State. The ceremony, held at the command headquarters in Benin, was led by the State Commander, Mr. Mitchell Ofoyeju. In his congratulatory message, Ofoyeju urged the newly […]
The Betsy Obaseki Women Football Tournament (BOWFT) is focused on driving the government’s campaign against drug abuse. Betsy Obaseki, while addressing sport journalists and editors at an interactive session at the Government House, Benin City, said the yearly tournament was born out of the desire to check social vices among […]
The Edo State Government urged stakeholders to join forces in a united effort to combat the escalating menace of drug abuse, misuse, and trafficking of illicit drugs. With an emphasis on strengthening advocacy, the government seeks to address this multifaceted issue through the lens of public health, recognizing it as […]