By Abdullahi Inuwa
In a bold move to combat the rising tide of drug abuse, the Queen Dijah Women and Children’s Awareness Initiative, in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Katsina Command, and the State Department of Narcotics, has taken its sensitization campaign to the Women Training Centre (WTC) in Katsina.
The event, held in commemoration of the 2025 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, brought together students, youth advocates, and anti-drug stakeholders for a day of rallying, dialogue, and enlightenment.
Representing the NDLEA State Commander, Sama’ila Danmalam, Assistant Superintendent of Narcotics, Muhammad Sale Gumal, delivered a strong message urging Katsina youths to resist peer pressure and stay clear of drugs and criminal activities associated with trafficking.
Highlighting the devastating consequences of substance abuse, ASC Mustapha Mai-Kudi educated the students on the health, social, and psychological damage drugs inflict on individuals and communities.
Founder of the Youth Initiative Against Drug Abuse and Human Trafficking, Comrade Hussaini Usman Rafukka, noted that the campaign is part of global efforts led by the United Nations to raise awareness and promote drug-free societies.
Ambassador Khadija Suleiman Saulawa, the founder of Queen Dijah Initiative, expressed concern over the alarming rise in drug use among women and young people. She called on families, schools, and religious institutions to take active roles in preventing substance abuse.
The event was capped with the distribution of awareness-themed notebooks to students, featuring messages and illustrations on the dangers of drug abuse — reinforcing the campaign’s message to say no to drugs, yes to life.
About The Author
