The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has counselled, treated and rehabilitated 53,843 drug users across its 31 rehabilitation centres nationwide in the last five years.
The NDLEA Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd.), disclosed this at the fourth Vanguard Mental Health Summit in Lagos on Friday.
Marwa, who was represented by the Assistant Comptroller-General, Archie-Abia Ibinabo, also revealed that the agency conducted 17,213 public awareness campaigns under its War Against Drug Abuse initiative within the period.
He stressed the need to address mental health challenges alongside substance abuse, warning that failure to tackle both issues could undermine efforts to support affected young Nigerians.
According to him, some young people resort to drug use as a coping mechanism for emotional and psychological difficulties, including anxiety, depression and trauma.
The NDLEA boss maintained that the agency’s fight against drug abuse goes beyond arresting traffickers and dismantling criminal networks, noting that prevention, counselling, treatment and rehabilitation remain critical components of its strategy.
He said the War Against Drug Abuse campaign had taken anti-drug messages to schools, tertiary institutions, markets, workplaces, religious centres and communities across the country.
Marwa also raised concerns over the growing influence of social media and digital platforms, warning that cyberbullying, excessive screen time, unhealthy social comparisons and online content promoting drug consumption could expose young people to harmful behaviours.
He called for stronger public awareness campaigns on social media, urging parents and schools to encourage open discussions about mental health, technology use and substance abuse.
The NDLEA chairman further advocated affordable mental healthcare and addiction treatment services, regardless of people’s income or location.
He called for more trained mental health professionals and better integration of mental health services into primary healthcare facilities.
Marwa identified stigma as a major barrier preventing people from seeking help, urging parents, teachers, religious leaders and the media to create supportive environments where young people could speak openly about their challenges.
He also called for stronger collaboration among government agencies, healthcare professionals, schools, civil society organisations and the private sector to expand prevention programmes and improve access to treatment.
Addressing young Nigerians, Marwa urged them to seek help early, support one another and shun drug abuse, stressing that their challenges should not define their future.
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