NAOSS Advises Students Against Drug Abuse

The National Association of Ogun State Students (NAOSS), led by Aare Oluwafemi Ajayi Castro, has urged students to reject the dangerous narrative that drug abuse is a sign of exposure, class, confidence, or social relevance.

The student leader made the call as he joined the global community in commemorating the United Nations International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, themed, “World Drug Problem: Persisting Issues, New Challenges, Innovative Responses.”

According to a statement he issued on Thursday, Castro commended the Commander of the NDLEA Ogun State Command and his team for organising the Drug-Free Awareness Road Walk and sustaining the fight against substance abuse among young people.

NAOSS was represented at the Drug-Free Awareness Road Walk organised by the NDLEA Ogun State Command, with its National President, Castro, and Vice-President, Comrade Olanose James, joining stakeholders and concerned citizens in advocating for a drug-free society and a healthier future for Nigerian youths.

Castro urged all Ogun State students across the country to reject the dangerous narrative that drug abuse is a sign of exposure, class, confidence, or social relevance.

“Drugs do not make anyone exceptional; they destroy dreams, weaken minds, damage health, and compromise the future.

“To students currently battling addiction, NAOSS encourages you to speak up and seek help. Recovery begins with the courage to seek support, and no one should suffer in silence when help is available.

“The struggle for a greater Ogun State and a better Nigeria requires a generation of sound minds, strong values, and purposeful leadership. Let us choose discipline over addiction, purpose over destruction, and a brighter future for ourselves and generations to come,” he added.