Governor Diri Campaigns Against Drug Abuse And Trafficking; urges YOUTHS to Acquire Sustainable Skills Instead

The Bayelsa State governor, senator Douye Diri has advised people particularly the youths to shun hard drugs and trafficking of illicit substances as they are harmful to their health and to the society.

Governor Diri gave the advice as he led the state campaign against drug abuse and illicit trafficking as part of activities in commemoration of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and trafficking of illicit substances.

The governor also urged youths to develop themselves by acquiring a skill and work towards actualising their God-given potential.

He implored youths to emulate the shining example of a Bayelsa-born United States-based athlete, Victory Godah, who was discovered through the state’s sports programmes.

Other Health related Stakeholders including The Commissioner for Health, Prof. Seiyefa Brisibe, emphasised the importance of the weekly walk, stating that participants above 40 years would have their blood pressure controlled after taking about 5,000 steps.

They noted that the campaign was taken to secondary schools as well as tertiary institutions and encouraged all to join in the war against the menace.