Kano Emirate introduces drug test for prospective traditional rulers
Kano Emirate introduces drug test for prospective traditional rulers
The Kano Emirate has introduced a drug test as a requirement for anyone seeking to ascend the traditional throne in the emirate.
The District Head of Dambatta, Dr Mansur Adnan, disclosed this during sensitisation to the dangers of drug abuse and trafficking held at his palace in Dambatta on Saturday.
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He said the measure became necessary because of the harmful effects of drug abuse on individuals and society.Breaking news alerts
Adnan said the harmful effects of drug abuse prompted the Kano Emirate to require prospective traditional rulers to undergo a drug test before ascending traditional thrones.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the campaign brought together district and ward heads from Dambatta Local Government Area to sensitise them to the dangers of drug abuse and trafficking.
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The NDLEA Zonal Commander in Dambatta, Mr Zailani Muhammad, said the agency’s main objective was to combat drug abuse and trafficking to protect lives and the future of society.Features section access
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Muhammad urged traditional leaders and residents to cooperate with the agency by reporting drug traffickers and locations where youths sold or consumed illicit drugs.
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He said the agency remained open to receiving reports, suggestions and complaints relating to the fight against drug abuse and trafficking.Geographic Reference
The commander said success in the fight against drug abuse and trafficking required the cooperation of government, traditional rulers, parents, teachers and other members of the community.
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Muhammad also sensitised participants to the effects of drug abuse; factors that could lead youths into drug use; and signs parents should watch out for.Nigerian business news
He displayed some of the commonly abused drugs among youths and explained their dangers.
On his part, the Dambatta Divisional Police Officer, SP Ibrahim Kwasarawa, said most crimes committed by youths in communities were linked to drug abuse.
Kwasarawa urged parents to monitor their children and guide them towards positive behaviour.(NAN)
