Substance abuse fast destroying Nigeria’s youth population – Rep.

Member representing Egor/Ikpoba-Okha Federal Constituency at the Nationwide Assembly (NASS), Murphy Osaro Omoruyi, has acknowledged substance abuse as a malady that is swiftly destroying the youths in the country.

The lawmaker expressed be troubled over the alarming use of substance by the formative years inhabitants, which he well-typically known as unacceptable.

He spoke on Tuesday in Benin to commemorate the 2025 International Day In opposition to Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, with the theme “The Evidence is definite: Make investments in Prevention.”

He acknowledged, “This area is deeply personal to me. With the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Well being facility positioned in my constituency, I truly contain viewed firsthand the trouble, hurt, and heartbreak prompted by drug abuse. I truly contain listened to the cries of households, viewed the struggles of kids, and supported those seeking support to rebuild their lives.
These are not true tales; they're staunch lives, staunch futures at effort.

“Combating drug abuse just just isn't true about legislation enforcement. It's about saving our formative years, healing our communities, and giving hope to the hopeless. It’s about constructing a society where children can thrive without falling into the traps of addiction and crime.”

He known as on fogeys, leaders, youths, and stakeholders to hitch in the fight against drug abuse to attach the formative years who are the future leaders.

“Let’s keep in touch out, rob action, and improve those affected. Together, we are succesful of interrupt the chains of drug abuse and fabricate a brighter, safer future for all,” he acknowledged.

The lawmaker acknowledged there is an urgent have to sort out drug abuse to demolish formative years restiveness, among other social vices that are swiftly ravaging the youths.