Olarinde gave the charge during an annual advocacy and
campaign against drug abuse organised by the institution’s Drug Free Club,
saying drug abuse could destroy their future.
The VC explained that drug abuse would alter the lives of
the students negatively and destroy academic careers, as such it was better for
them to stay off harmful drugs.
She explained that students who engage in drug abuse and
illicit substance were at risk of mental health problems, urging them to shun
harmful drug and channel their efforts towards activities laced with highest
values.
The Initiator of the Drug Free Club, Dr. Ife Bamidele
lamented the increasing rate of drug abuse among the youths, saying the
sensitisation would help the students to chart a better life for themselves.
Bamidele who stressed the importance of drug-free awareness
and how crucial it is to educate the public on the dangers of drug abuse, said
all hands must be on deck to curb the menace.
He said that the awareness programme which was its 9th
edition was organised to expose students to negative effects of hard drugs on
their life and making the society a better place.
Bamidele noted that the club through its aggressive advocacy
and sensitisation drive had recorded tremendous success by helping students to
overcome drug abuse and alcohol addiction.
The Assistant Commander of Narcotics section of the NDLEA,
Ekiti State, Musa Balogun commended ABUAD for setting the pace in advocacy
against drug abuse and illicit drug.
While urging other universities to take a cue from ABUAD,
the NDLEA boss called for increased sensitisation of youths to the inherent
danger of consumption of harmful drug to their life, family and the society at
large.
He blamed the alarming rate of criminal activities on drug
abuse, stating that the menace propel youths to indulge in all forms of
criminalities and illegalities that constitutes a great threats to the society.
Balogun urged parents and guardians to collaborate with the
government in the fight against drug abuse, saying they had crucial roles to
play by maintaining close relationships with their children.