“The rise of synthetic drugs, evolving trafficking routes, and the intersection between drug economies and insecurity continue to challenge even the most robust systems,” he said.
He commended UNODC for empowering young Nigerians to take action in wildlife protection.
Mr Tettey said trafficking methods are also becoming increasingly sophisticated, driven by the high potency and economic appeal of synthetic drugs.
According to him, the law is evolving and enforcement is stronger than ever.
Mr Marwa stated that the day would also include a range of non-governmental organisation-led activities focused on drug prevention and youth engagement.
Mr Nwakuche said efforts were being made to address the challenges facing the service, particularly in infrastructure, welfare, and rehabilitation.
The UNODC representative stressed that the fight against corruption was not the government’s or anti-corruption authorities’ sole responsibility.
FG has announced plans to introduce a door-to-door campaign, which he would spearhead to engage the youths in all the 774 LGAs.
This initiative represents a significant step forward in our collective efforts to combat one of the most egregious violations of human rights – human trafficking.
According to the CDC, in the United States, more than 100,000 individuals were estimated to have died from drug overdose in the last year.
