National Orientation Agency and NDLEA Strengthen Strategic Alliance to Combat Rising Drug Abuse and Youth Crime in Kano

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) joins forces with the NDLEA to launch a massive anti-drug campaign in Kano, targeting youth crime and substance abuse.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 9, 2026, 7:03 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from Peoples Gazette

A United Front Against Substance Abuse

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has officially pledged to intensify its collaborative efforts with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to address the persistent challenge of drug abuse in Kano. During a policy address on Monday, NOA’s State Coordinator, Nura Liman, emphasized that a unified approach is essential to curbing a trend that has seen a worrying spread across the state's metropolitan and rural areas. The partnership is designed to leverage the educational reach of the NOA alongside the enforcement and intelligence capabilities of the NDLEA.

Targeting the Youth Demographic

Central to the new campaign is a series of heightened awareness programs specifically tailored for the youth. Mr. Liman explained that recent investigations have highlighted a direct correlation between drug dependency and the rise of social vices, including thuggery and phone snatching. By focusing on the harmful long-term effects of narcotics, the NOA aims to dissuade vulnerable populations from entering a cycle of addiction that frequently leads to broader criminal activity. The agency is positioning drug prevention as a primary pillar of regional stability and peace.

Linking Health Risks to Economic Impact

The NOA is broadening the scope of its sensitization efforts to include the economic and social fallout of the drug trade. Beyond the immediate health risks to individuals, the agency warns that widespread drug abuse undermines Kano’s economic resilience by sidelining a significant portion of its potential workforce. The upcoming awareness drives will feature data-driven presentations on the "health, social, and economic risks" inherent in the trade, seeking to provide a holistic view of why the community must reject the influence of narcotics.