The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has issued a stern warning to students, emphasizing that no substance can enhance their academic performance. Mr. Mohammad Ibrahim, the Commander of NDLEA’s Kwara Command, delivered this message, particularly targeting students of the prestigious University of Ilorin. Speaking to journalists on Tuesday at Unilorin, Ibrahim stressed that the consumption of hard drugs does not improve students’ performance in any examination, dismissing the misguided notion perpetuated by certain individuals.
Ibrahim further emphasized that although students may experience temporary sensations induced by hard drugs, these substances can ultimately inflict serious harm on their well-being. He urged students to resist all forms of peer pressure that may tempt them into drug abuse, urging them to safeguard their future by making responsible choices.
While shedding light on the agency’s efforts to combat drug abuse, Ibrahim stated, “Part of what we are doing is to enhance the working ability of the patrol teams to control the state and also to put more officers on the road to intercept substances coming into the state.” He also clarified that the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) oversees the regulation of licit drugs, whereas the focus of NDLEA is illicit drugs and psychoactive substances, including substances such as cannabis, cocaine, and heroin, which are strictly prohibited by law.
