Adamawa To Partner Jeje Riders To Curb Drug Abuse Among Youths

Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, has said that the state will tap into the energy of youths who are very productive and can contribute to the growth and development of the state.

Governor Fintiri made this known yesterday when he played host to the international humanitarian and bikers group, Jeje Riders Nigeria at the Government House, Yola, according to a statement obtained by LEADERSHIP Weekeend in Abuja.

The governor who expressed happiness with the energy in the group of young professionals of different fields said his administration is open to working with them in developing Adamawa State.

“I completely support the drive Jeje Riders has taken upon itself to

educate youths on the ills of drug abuse and peddling. Drug abuse is a

big menace that is ravaging youths across the north and the country as

a whole and you know what drugs do to the human mind-it kills

potentials,” Governor Fintiri said.

He further stated that he is willing to support Jeje Riders in the

campaign against drug abuse in the state, promising to be present in

all the campaign events organised by the group in the state.

Governor Fintiri assured the group that he will be physically present

at Government Secondary School, Gulak to commission the proposed

E-Library to be built by the group when it is ready for commissioning.

The governor thanked Jeje Riders for the visit and wished all members

of the group well in their individual careers.

He also called on youths across the country with means and energy who

are also professionals to lend hands in the growth and development of

the country.

Earlier in a brief remark by the president and chairman, Board of

Trustee (BoT) of Jeje Riders Nigeria, Ibrahim Tizhe, thanked the

governor for receiving the group in his office and said the touring

bikers group were in the state to seek his support towards their

humanitarian work in the state.

Tizhe on behalf of the group congratulated Governor Fintiri on his

re-election as Governor of Adamawa State and pledging their support

for the growth and development of the state.