The governorship candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Sokoto, Mallam Saidu Umar FCNA, has vowed to continue the governor Aminu Tambuwal’s campaign against drug abuse.
Speaking at the Center For Senitization For Drug Awareness (CESADA Sokoto) was founded by Alh Abdulrazak Shehu, Permanent Commissioner, Sokot Civil Service Commission Permanent Commissioner Alh Abdulrazak Shehu, Permanent Commissioner, Sokot Civil Service Commission Permanent Commissioner Alh Abdulrazak Shehu made the statement by Umar, who also holds the traditional name of Mallam Ubandoman Sokoto. Umar made the statement at the commissioning of office for the Centre For Senititization For
The plague, according to him, is a widespread occurrence that undermines the very foundation of our society. He claimed that the threat had put societal values in danger.
He affirmed all hands must be on deck in order to eliminate the threat completely within the State. He pledged that his administration will collaborate with NDLEA, other related security agencies, traditional leaders, religious leaders, and community leaders in curbing the menace.
He commended the present administration’s effort in the fight against drug abuse which he said made it pioneered the banning of codeine syrup in Nigeria. He said, if he was elected governor he would require a patriotic cooperation from the people of Sokoto State in order to descend heavily on drug peddlers.
He pledged to take an aggressive fight to the doorstep of people that harbor the drug users because, in his words, “Whatever is abused will become a problem.”
Umar also called on Sokoto residents to obtain their Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) to vote PDP and all its candidates from top to bottom on election day.
He appreciated the founder of the center for this noble initiative, which he said will be a reliable partner for his administration’s effort if voted into power in the fight against drug abuse. He therefore called on other members of the society to emulate the step.
The event featured the presentation of awards to the governorship candidate and other notable personalities.