Janet Samuel, Abuja
In an effort to address the menace of drug abuse at the grassroots level across Kogi East, the Chairman, Senate Committee on Customs, Excise and Tariffs, Sen Isah Jibrin -Echocho, has facilitated the establishment of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Area Command Office in Anyigba, Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State.
The lawmaker who was represented by his Legislative aide, Mr. Okpanachi Yakubu during the official kickoff of the office location explained that the senator in his wisdom has deem it fit for Anyigba in Dekina Local Government to have an area command office of the Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).
A statement by his media Aide, Mikail Ibrahim said the lawmaker is determined to have the office stationed in the Area inorder to curb the menace of illicit drugs.
Represented by the State Deputy Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Mr. Turki, at the ceremony, the State Commander commended Sen. Isah Jibrin for the initiative, stressing the demanding significance for collective effort in taming drug abuse and illicit trafficking in Kogi East,
He added. that the lawmaker deserves commendation for his timely response by donating finished office facility for the agency.
The Ogohi Onu Anyigba, Alhaji Shaibu Okolo, also thanked Senator Isah Jibrin for his support towards tackling drug abuse in Kogi East.
