NASFAT and NDLEA Unite to Combat Youth Drug Abuse

The Nasrul-Lahi-li Fathi Society of Nigeria (NASFAT), in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and Fountain University Osogbo, organized a conference on October 1, 2026, to address drug abuse and social vices among the youth. The conference, themed ‘Legacy of care: A strategic plan to serve the Ummah, 2027–2032’, aimed to unite various Islamic organizations and stakeholders to combat issues like hooliganism and drug abuse.

Ajiroba Moroof, NASFAT’s Vice President, emphasized the need for proper orientation to guide the youth. Dr Koyumu Abiodun Oladiipo, chairman of the NASFAT counselling committee, encouraged participants to disseminate the conference's message within their communities.

Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa, chairman of the NDLEA, represented by Fatimah Popoola, urged youths to avoid drug abuse, highlighting its detrimental effects on morality and personal goals. Professor Olayinka Ramota Karim, Vice Chancellor of Fountain University, praised the efforts against drug abuse and noted the university's measures to monitor students.