Silifat Champions Fight Against Drug Abuse

Hajiya Salifat Abdullahi Sule, the First Lady of Nasarawa State, has called for increased awareness and sensitization campaigns to combat drug abuse, particularly among women and girls in the state.

She made this plea during a dinner night held as part of the two-day North Central National Workshop at the Aliyu Akwe Doma Banquet Hall in Lafia.

The workshop, which brought together dignitaries and participants from North Central states, aimed to discuss ways to reduce drug abuse among youths, especially women and girls.

The evening featured a captivating performance by the renowned Isa Kungar cultural troupe, providing a welcome respite for participants after a long day of activities.

Key Takeaways from the Workshop:

Urgent Action Needed: Hajiya Salifat Abdullahi Sule emphasized the alarming rate of drug abuse among women and girls, calling for immediate action from stakeholders to address the issue ¹.
Mothers’ Role: She challenged mothers to caution their children against drug abuse and reiterated her foundation’s commitment to fighting drug abuse in the state.
Wakeup Call: State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Aisha Rufai Ibrahim, and program consultant Oluyemi Olaiya described the workshop as a wake-up call for stakeholders to intensify efforts to save the younger generation from drug abuse.

Regional Support: Representatives from Plateau and Benue states praised the House Committee on Narcotics Drugs and the Nasarawa State Government for organizing the workshop, pledging to take the message back to their respective states.

This initiative is part of Hajiya Salifat Abdullahi Sule’s ongoing efforts to address social issues in Nasarawa State, including her previous donations to orphanages and advocacy for women’s healthcare.