High rate of drug abuse by Nigerian youth, a future time-bomb, says ex-Customs DCG

Mr Mujitaba Ahmed, a retired Deputy Controller General of Customs on Saturday in Sokoto warned that the increasing rate of drug abuse by youth in the country was fast becoming a future time-bomb.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ahmad spoke at a merit award ceremony, organized by a Non-Governmental Organization, ‘Qualitative Leaders Support Youths Organization’.

Ahmed observed that “this obnoxious problem has penetrated many families, with some married men and women deeply involved.”

”This often leads to recurring cases of divorce, broken homes, delinquency and other related malaises.

” The earlier stern actions and measures are taken to reverse the ugly trend, the better for the country,” he warned.

He advised youth to face their studies or pursue legitimate trades to enable them contribute to national development

In his remarks, the District Head of Gagi, Sokoto South Local Government Area, Alhaji Sani Umar, lamented that the North had been lagging behind in education, economy and other spheres.

Umar, who was the Guest Speaker, challenged the youth to pursue education vigorously and also shun drug abuse, restiveness and other crimes.

He then acknowledged the efforts of President Muhammadu Buhari in addressing the challenges of the country.