The Commander 35 Artillery Brigade, Brigadier General Mohammed Aminu has organized a – 1 day sensitization and enlightenment lecture on drug abuse.
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According to Lieutenant Mohammed Goni Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations, The lecture was held at the 35 Vulcans Officers’ Mess Alamala Barracks, Abeokuta Ogun State.
The commander who was decorated as an ambassador of War Against Drugs Abuse by the Commander National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Ogun State Command took the initiative to sensitize troops, barrack youths and women on drugs abuse and other related matters.
The sensitization lecture was delivered by the Commander of Narcotics Ibiba Jane Odili who is the Commander NDLEA Ogun State Command, a senior drug enforcement expert, an author and humanitarian agent.
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The lecture was impacting has enlightened troops and their families on the negative use of drugs, symptoms of drug abuse, drug addiction, effects to the brain and organs of the body amongst others.
The commander represented at the lecture by Colonel Legborsi Nule in his remarks emphasised that men who adopt the profession of arms must avoid abusing illicit drugs to have a sound mindset for effective decision making as a professional especially during all military operations.
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He further charged barracks youths to shun the habit of indulging in dunstances that is inimical to their mental and physical wellness.
Highlight of the event includes; presentation of plaques, interactive session and was concluded with group photographs.
