DESOPADEC Takes Campaign Against Drug Abuse, Cultism to Secondary Schools

The Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) has taken its campaign against drug abuse and cultism to secondary schools in the mandate areas, with a recent enlightenment program held at Nana Model College, Warri, Warri South Local Government Area.

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of DESOPADEC, Chief Festus Ochonogor, advised the students to abstain from cultism and drug abuse, emphasizing that it will help them realize their dreams of becoming tomorrow’s leaders.

Ochonogor, who was represented by the Executive Director of Social Services, DESOPADEC, Chief Favour Izoukumor, commended the students for their zeal to learn about the dangers associated with drug abuse and cultism, and their quest for knowledge.

The program, tagged “The Dangers of Drug Abuse and Cultism in our Schools and Society,” was designed to prepare the pupils for a greater future ahead. The event was organized by the Department of Community Development and Public Enlightenment, DESOPADEC.

The Principal of Nana Model College, Warri, Bridget Madamedon, who spoke earlier, commended DESOPADEC for bringing the enlightenment program to the school, saying it will contribute greatly to shaping the future of the young people.

She also appealed to the commission to intervene in the renovation of dilapidated classrooms and the construction of more infrastructural projects in the school to create an enabling environment for the pupils to learn.

Other speakers, including Mrs. Rita Takeme, highlighted the dangers associated with drug abuse and cultism and emphasized the various means of abstaining from these social vices.

The Head, Department of Medicals, Health and Safety, DESOPADEC, Dr. Frederick Aduh, extensively spoke on the dangers of drug abuse on vital organs of the human body and enjoined the students to stay away from such practices.

The program featured interactive sessions, questions, and answers, and provided a platform for the students to ask questions and share their experiences. The event was part of DESOPADEC’s ongoing efforts to promote youth development and empowerment in the oil-producing communities of Delta State.

By taking the campaign against drug abuse and cultism to secondary schools, DESOPADEC aims to educate young people about the dangers of these social vices and empower them to make informed choices that will help them achieve their goals and contribute positively to society.