Enugu State Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, has donated four vehicles to the state command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), to boost its operations in efforts to eliminate drug abuse and trafficking in the state.
Presenting the vehicles to the State Commander of NDLEA, Anietie Idim Bassey, the governor, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Simon Uchenna Ortuanya, said the state was determined more than ever before to ensure that it got rid of drug abuse and trafficking.
The governor recounted the harm drug abuse causes young people who indulge in it, as well as the risk such illicit act poses to the future generations, stressing that the state government will remain committed to the noble course of eliminating the cankerworm in the society.
Ugwuanyi added that it was in keeping with the realisation of the mandate that he appointed Hon. Chidi Egbuogu, as Special Assistant (SA) on Drugs and Narcotics, being the first of its kind in the state.
He pointed out that the collaboration between the state government and NDLEA is yielding positive results, stressing that the donation of the vehicles to affirm his administration’s determination in that direction, adding: “I can assure you that we are prepared to do more.”
Receiving the vehicles, Bassey, commended Ugwuanyi for the donation, stating that the vehicles (which are not branded) would aid their operations, adding: “As we can now go out without people really knowing where we go for our operations.
“I appreciate the governor for providing the vehicles and other interventions. The vehicles are in good condition and they will enable us to be flexible in our operations. We are grateful and we pray that God Almighty will always guide him.”
