Peter Obi blames leadership failure for high rate of abuse

World Drug Day: Peter Obi blames leadership failure for high rate of abuse

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi has blamed the high rate of drug abuse, poverty and frustration, peer-group pressure among the youths and the high rate of unemployment in the country on leadership failure. Obi was reacting to a report by the United Nations Office on Drug and Crime in Nigeria, indicating that 14.4% of citizens aged between 15 and 64 abuse drugs said is significantly higher than the global average of 5.6%.

World Drug Day: Peter Obi blames leadership failure for high rate of abuse

Peter Obi According to the United Nations, the world drug problem is a complex issue that affects millions of people worldwide. Many people who use drugs face stigma and discrimination, which can further harm their physical and mental health and prevent them from accessing the help they need. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) recognizes the importance of taking a people-centred approach to drug policies, with a focus on human rights, compassion, and evidence-based practices. Obi, a former Anambra State governor in a statement, noted that the attendant health conditions from drug abuse are unimaginable, including an epidemic of mental health cases and incidents of suicidal behaviour among youth. His statement is coming on the heels of the World International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. While praising the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for their tireless efforts in combating the drug abuse menace in the country, the Labour Party presidential candidate, in a statement via his verified Twitter handle on Monday, said more needs to be done by the government in rescuing the youths from a further slide into drug addiction. “On this International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, we are reminded of the lingering menace of drug abuse among our youths and the need to take consistent actions to defeat it. “A report by the United Nations Office on Drug and Crime in Nigeria indicates that 14.4% of Nigerians aged between 15 and 64 years abuse drugs. This is significantly higher than the global average of 5.6%. “The leadership failure in the country, high rate of poverty and frustration, peer-group pressure among the youths, high rate of unemployment etc, are some of the main factors fuelling drugs and substance abuse among the youths. “The attendant health conditions that result from drug abuse are unimaginable. They include an epidemic of mental health cases and incidents of suicidal behaviour among youth. While we appreciate the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for their tireless efforts in combating the drug abuse menace in the country, more needs to be done by the government in rescuing the youths – our productive workforce from a further slide into drug addiction. “By not stigmatising our people who have fallen into drug addiction, and putting measures in place to prevent more people from getting caught in the deadly web, we will gradually stamp out this societal ill. “I have always maintained that the New Nigeria will be anchored on our youth population and productivity. We must ensure that our youths are free from all forms of drug abuse and trafficking in illicit substances,” Obi said.

“Tinubu’s leadership not perfect but reasonable” ― Bode George

"Tinubu's leadership not perfect but reasonable" ― Bode George

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Bode George said President Bola Tinubu has started well as Nigeria’s President and his leadership so far is not perfect but reasonable. Chief George stated this in an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today Tuesday.

According to him, the early days of Tinubu as the Nigerian leader are not perfect, but reasonably better than his time as the Lagos State governor between May 1999 and May 2007. Chief George, who said he remains a solid member of the PDP, described Tinubu as a powerbroker, adding that he (George) is not an enemy of the President. The PDP chieftain, however, said the President must manage the people and the country’s resources well. He stated, “The major difference between Bola and I is his methodology, his managerial style, is unlike me. “I have a background in the military and I am a logistician in the military. You don’t carry your men to war without adequately doing your serious planning, intelligence gathering.” Giving an assessment of the Tinubu’s administration in the last three weeks, George said, “It is not a 100-metre race. He (Tinubu) is to manage his people and manage the resources of this country for the betterment of this country. He is just starting off.” The PDP stalwart said, “It’s not perfect but reasonable. At least, it is better than what we had known before when he was in Lagos. Maybe he was much younger at that time and had no experience but now, Lagos is not Abuja.” Meanwhile, George said he would take permission from the PDP should the President approach him to work together for the good of the country. He, however, expressed confidence that the PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar would emerge victorious at the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal in Abuja. George said, “Let’s wait for the outcome of the judiciary. The process is not over. The day the process is over and the court pronounces him as the President, we have no way to fight but to pray for Nigeria.”

Double celebration as Nancy Isime bags honorary doctorate degree and leadership award

Double celebration as Nancy Isime bags honorary doctorate degree and leadership award

Double celebration as Nancy Isime bags honorary doctorate degree and leadership award

Nigerian actress and media personality Nancy Isime, was recently conferred with an honorary doctorate degree by Prowess University Delaware, USA. She joyfully shared the news and photographs from the event on her Instagram page, expressing her gratitude for the recognition.

Nancy Isime

Nancy Isime’s elation was evident in her message of appreciation, where she thanked God and wished her fellow 2023 Doctorate Awardees continued success in their respective fields. She hopes for more accolades while striving to be an excellent role model for others. Taking to her IG, she wrote: “Yesterday, I was conferred an Honorary Doctorate in Arts and Philosophy by Prowress University Delaware, USA in conjunction with Leadtimes Africa Magazine. I was also awarded the Leadtime Africa Leadership prize for Quality Service Delivery and Professionalism. I’m beyond honored and grateful for this great consideration. To God be the glory!

Nancy Isime

“Congratulations to my fellow 2023 Doctorate Awardees, praying that God gives us the strength and wisdom to continually excel and be good examples in our respective fields/Careers. To many more recognition”.

Double celebration as Nancy Isime bags honorary doctorate degree and leadership award

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Double celebration as Nancy Isime bags honorary doctorate degree and leadership award

“I have never failed in leadership”

“I have never failed in leadership” - Tonto Dikeh says as she defends deputy governorship position (Video)

“I have never failed in leadership” - Tonto Dikeh says as she defends deputy governorship position (Video)

Popular Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, speaks on her mission for Rivers State as she gives an in-depth take on her political career.
Days following the announcement as the running mate of the ADC gubernatorial candidate, Tonto Dikeh speaks on her mission as the prospective deputy Governor of the state.

tonto dikeh

The mother of one affirmed that she earned the position with claims of having trackable leadership experience.
“I have been tested critically in leadership through my organization Tonto Dikeh foundation and secondly through, an existing organisation, which is a community of youths in Mobilization and Sensitization which works through directly to the government to the youths. I have paid my dues when it comes to social activities,” she said.

Speaking on her controversial title, King, Tonto said,
“I know and that is something I have never been able to explain to a lot of people but I think now I have to because I have to take it out for my campaign name and initiative because I don’t want the traditional rulers to think me ahead of them. My ‘King’ comes as a result of my name, as a name gotten from my son. It is not a title in any way or form.”
Speaking on criticisms,
“I am prepared for anything, truthfully. I have had three years to work on this, its not something that I just came out or emerged with.
We’ve had a lot of time to work on this and for this. Criticism, I am ready, non-criticism I am ready. So, it doesn’t matter where the questions are coming from.

“I have failed in my life and I’m not denying that. Everyone has seen that. But am I going to fail with leadership. Have I failed in leadership? Start from motherhood, have I ever failed in motherhood, talk about my foundation.
I think it was one of the foundations that stood up for this country, in the time of the pandemic, with no assistance whatsoever. I did even more than the government.”
Watch the video below …

The Problem We Have Now Is The Leadership – Eedris Abdulkareem Speaks

The Problem We Have Now Is The Leadership – Eedris Abdulkareem Speaks