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World Drug Day: NAS Takes Anti-Drug Campaign to Secondary Schools in Bayelsa
Members of the National Association of Seadogs (NAS) also known as Pyrates Confraternity, Oxbow Marino Deck at the weekend commemorated the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking with a campaign to secondary schools in Bayelsà State.
The NAS, led by the Steerer of Oxbow Marino Deck, Chief Douglas Sampson, marked the 2026 edition of the “World Drug Day” with the theme: “The World Drug Problem: Persisting Issues, New Challenges, Innovative Response,” with a lecture at tCommunity Secrondary School, Agudama-Epie, Yenagoa.
Speaking at the event, Chief Sampson highlighted the motivation of NAS PC in organising the event, which is central to the association’s creed, and for humanitarian purposes.
He stated that the dangers of illicit drug abuse cannot be overemphasised, adding that NAS PC is ready to partner with relevant agencies in ensuring that a better society for the younger generation is achieved.
The programme also featured lectures by Emmanuel Adu of the Department of Mental Health, Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa and the Assistant Commander of Narcotics, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Bayelsa State Command, Mr. Godwin Erepa.
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They shared expert insights on the dangers of illicit drug abuse, including the increased cases of mental health disorders among teenage students.
They attributed the increased cases of drug abuse to the issues of peer preasure, lack of proper parenting/discipline and academic deficiency.
The programme engaged an audience of over 50 students.
The Principal of the Community Secrondary School, Agudama-Epie, Mrs. Hilda Osunu, on behalf of the students expressed appreciation to the NAS-PC and the resource persons for the insightful discussion and practical knowledge provided.
Some of the teachers and observers at the event described the programme as an impactful way to celebrate the International Day Against Drug Abuse And Illicit Trafficking in Bayelsa State.
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