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Momodu to Armed Forces: End Drug Use or Risk Mission Failure
Former Director of Technical Services at the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Sule Momodu, on Wednesday cautioned military authorities that drug and substance abuse severely undermine the capacity to accomplish mission objectives during operations.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The retired Deputy Commander General of the NDLEA, Sule Momodu, has warned that drug and substance abuse not only impairs individual military personnel but also poses a serious threat to national security.
Speaking during a lecture titled “Effect of Drug and Substance Abuse on the Personnel of the Nigerian Army” at the Nigerian Army War College in Abuja on Wednesday, Momodu emphasized that substance abuse significantly raises the risk of operational accidents and fatalities.
He outlined several dire consequences of drug use among military personnel, including diminished situational awareness and delayed response times, reduced adaptability in dynamic environments, impaired effectiveness in both combat and peacekeeping missions, increased risk of friendly-fire incidents and civilian casualties, and an overall decline in the military’s ability to fulfill its objectives.
To help identify drug use among soldiers, Momodu highlighted warning signs such as behavioral changes—withdrawal, irritability, mood swings—and physical symptoms like bloodshot eyes, unusual pupil dilation, slurred speech, tremors, and appetite fluctuations.
He added that signs may also include declining performance, frequent absenteeism, social isolation or association with questionable individuals, attempts to conceal drug use, defensiveness when confronted, poor personal hygiene, frequent illnesses or injuries, violation of military codes, and even acts of self-harm or suicide attempts.
To address the issue, Momodu advocated for comprehensive education and awareness programs. These, he said, should provide accurate information on the dangers of drugs, teach coping and stress-management strategies, and offer support resources for personnel struggling with addiction.
He also reiterated his earlier call for a mandatory NDLEA integrity test for teachers, students, drivers, politicians, healthcare workers, and senior public officials, as part of a broader strategy to curb the rising drug abuse epidemic in Nigeria.
In his welcome address, the Commandant of the Army War College, Major General Umar Alkali, said the training was designed to enhance the capacity of participants through practical knowledge, improved operational strategies, and professional development.
He emphasized the importance of adaptability and professionalism in all areas—administration, academic support, and operational planning—and urged attendees to fully engage with the training.
General Alkali also commended the facilitators for their contributions, describing the training as a reflection of the military’s commitment to human capital development and institutional excellence.
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, says the state has mapped out 22,435 hectares of degraded land for restoration under the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project using modern geospatial mapping technology.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He said the initiative is part of efforts to strengthen climate resilience, tackle environmental degradation, and promote sustainable land use in the state.
Speaking at the ACReSAL mid-term review meeting in Kaduna through the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Abubakar Buba, the governor explained that the use of geospatial tools has made it possible to accurately identify affected areas for targeted intervention.
He added that the project is not only focused on land recovery but also on boosting agricultural output and improving livelihoods in affected communities.
Sani also noted that the state is supporting the programme with empowerment initiatives, including training over 500 women, youths, and school feeding vendors in biomass briquette production.
According to him, the effort is already helping to reduce dependence on firewood while creating alternative sources of income for beneficiaries.
President Tinubu has given full backing for the implementation of the ₦68.32 trillion 2026 budget after signing the Appropriation Bill passed by the National Assembly into law.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He also approved an amendment extending the lifespan of the 2025 budget from March 31 to June 30, 2026, to ensure completion of ongoing capital projects nationwide.
Under the 2026 fiscal plan, ₦4.799 trillion is set aside for statutory transfers, ₦15.8 trillion for debt servicing, ₦15.4 trillion for recurrent spending, while ₦32.2 trillion goes to capital projects—about half of the total budget.
The focus, according to the administration, is on infrastructure development, security, and growth-driven investments aimed at improving living standards.
Speaking on the development, presidential aide Bayo Onanuga said the extension of the 2025 budget will help ensure full use of allocated funds, especially for major ongoing projects.
Tinubu directed all ministries, departments, and agencies to ensure transparency, discipline, and value-for-money in implementing the budget, while praising the National Assembly for its swift passage of the bill.
He also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to economic reforms, revenue growth, job creation, and social welfare improvements.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has described moves to prosecute former Senate President Bukola Saraki and former Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed over alleged culpable homicide as an attempt to reopen the 2018 Offa robbery tragedy for political purposes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement on Friday, the party’s spokesperson, Olusegun Adewara, said the development is a disturbing and dangerous politicisation of a case they claim has already been addressed through judicial processes.
He warned against dragging the state into fresh tension, accusing the state government of attempting to revive old allegations for political advantage.
Adewara said the PDP would not remain silent while what he called “political narratives” are used to influence public perception around a tragic incident that claimed multiple lives in Offa in 2018.
He also urged residents, especially affected families, not to allow their pain to be used for political gains, insisting it is unjust to associate Saraki with the crime.
The party further alleged that the move is aimed at distracting attention from governance challenges in the state.
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