JUNE 26, 2024.

ALGON MEDIA

...NATIONAL PRESIDENT HON. AMINU MU’AZU MAIFATA LEADS DELEGATION TO AWARENESS EVENT

In a bid to tackle drug and substance abuse, the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has partnered with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to raise awareness and promote sensitization.

Led by National President Hon. Aminu Mu’azu Maifata, a high-powered ALGON delegation attended the event, which was also graced by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The event aimed to highlight the importance of local government involvement in combating drug abuse and illicit trafficking. ALGON emphasized the need for engagement, information, advocacy, and accelerated sensitization at the grassroots level to achieve maximum results.

The NDLEA Executive Chairman, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Rtd), led the event, which brought together Ministers, DGs of various departments and agencies, international partners, and multi-sectoral stakeholders.

With the theme “LOCAL GOVERNMENTS LEADING THE CHARGE AGAINST DRUG ABUSE,” ALGON reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Federal Government’s efforts in tackling the menace of drug abuse and ensuring a safer Nigeria.