Reps tell Tinubu to declare a state of emergency on drug usage

The MPs asked for better equipment and firearms so that the NDLEA could carry out its duties more efficiently.The House of Representatives has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in the country to combat drug consumption.Nigeria is now struggling with a drug crisis, as evidenced by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency's (NDLEA) unwavering attack against drug syndicates and users across the country. However, despite the anti-drug agency's efforts, it appears from available evidence that the drug threat is showing no signs of abating, necessitating an additional intervention by the President. Following a motion of urgent national importance, MPs reached this conclusion.