Browsing Department of Democracy and Governance by Subject "NDLEA"

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  • Addressing the Menace of Substance/Drug Abuse through Urgent Policy Approach 

    Dele, Ishaka; Udom, Martin U. S.; Hassan, Yerima; Udefuna, Patrick N. (NILDS-Department of Democracy and Governance, 2025)
    As of January 2025, approximately 14.3 million Nigerians, or 14.4% of the population aged 15 to 64, are involved in drug abuse, significantly exceeding the global average of 5.5%. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency ...

  • Tackling Substance Abuse among Nigerian Youth: Issues for Legislative Intervention 

    Yerima, Hassan; Amana, Naphtali; Samson, Oche Okoh (NILDS- Department of Democracy and Governance, 2026-03)
    Nigeria, Africa's most resource-rich nation, boasts abundant human and natural assets. Its youth represent one of its greatest strengths, yet substance abuse has surged into a profound public health, social, and economic ...