Pubdate: Tue, 27 Jun 2006 Source: Nigerian Tribune (Nigeria) Copyright: 2006 African Newspapers of Nigeria Plc. Contact: http://www.tribune.com.ng/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/4188 Author: John Ogbedu Alert: UN Agency Prevaricates http://www.mapinc.org/alert/0331.html Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/topics/United+Nations Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/topics/World+Drug+Report NDLEA MARKS UN DAY AGAINST DRUG ABUSE The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) command in Akwa Ibom State yesterday marked this year's United Nations International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking in Drugs with a call on Nigerians to prevent and correct drug abuse. Speaking in Uyo at a ceremony to mark the day, the state commander of NDLEA, Mrs. Florence Dan Archibong, said this year's theme, "Children and Drugs" and slogan, "Drugs are not Child's Play," aims at meeting the need for children to desist from drug abuse. Mrs. Archibong described "drug abuse as the most colossal and ruinous sin that afflicts mankind," stating further that children attracted to hard drugs were those who were bored, unhappy and cannot tolerate stress and frustration. On drug control among children, the NDLEA boss said "classroom teachers are the most important persons in bringing about a reduction in drug use and dysfunctional behaviours among youths in the nation." - --- MAP posted-by: Richard Lake