By Danjuma Katsina

The conference which is the maiden Katsina Dialogue Series, was held on 31st December, 2023, at the Presidential Banquet Hall of the Government  House, Katsina ‘Muhammadu Buhari House’.

The event which had the theme “Menace of Drug Abuse Among Youths”, brought together key stakeholders that include policy makers, traditional and religious leaders and institutions that can directly influence behavioral change with respect to the menace of drug abuse in Katsina State which has been the forefront in the misuse, abuse, and trafficking of illicit drugs.

Among key dignitaries at the occasion was former President, Muhammadu Buhari who was the Special Guest of Honour at the event.

In his speech, the Former President urged policy makers and other key players in governance at all levels to invest in the education and gainful employment of youths in order to curb the increasing rate of drug abuse.

Muhammadu buhari particularly harped on the need for parents, educational institutions, religious groups, the media and other groups that exert influence on youths, to lay emphasis on their education, moral upbringing, and skills acquisition in order to pre-occupy them with activities that will take their minds away from drug abuse.