Communities in Southern Kaduna have been enjoined to work in collaboration with security agencies in the area to fight against insecurity.
The people have also been enjoined to take decisive steps to address the detrimental impact of drug abuse among the youths.
The Global Peace Foundation Nigeria, in partnership with the AMAYA Peace Foundation, organized an event for the people against the use of drugs in Southern Kaduna.
The Foundation emphasized the critical importance of synergy between community members and security agencies on the urgency of addressing the pervasive issue of drug abuse to ensure peaceful coexistence in the area.
The Country Directo of Global Peace Foundation Nigeria, Rev. John Joseph Hayab, urged participants to confront the issue of drug addiction with empathy and compassion.
He underscored the imperative for a paradigm shift in societal attitudes towards individuals grappling with addiction and emphasized the need to love and support in facilitating the rehabilitation and reintegration of those affected by substance abuse.
Sheikh Halliru Maraya, the Northern Coordinator of Global Peace Foundation Nigeria, advocated the adoption of the concept of ‘One Family Under God’, stressing the inherent unity among all humanity irrespective of diverse backgrounds.
He noted the devastating repercussions of illicit drug use, emphasizing the adverse effects on mental health and societal stability.
Participants at the event engaged in discussions and proposed pragmatic solutions to address the complex challenges posed by drug abuse in the area.