Gombe Youths Declare War on Drug Abuse, Cultism!

Gombe Youths Declare War on Drug Abuse, Cultism!

Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa

The Gombe State Youth Parliament has launched a grassroots campaign aimed at tackling drug abuse, cultism, and related social vices threatening youth development in the state.

What We Know:

• The initiative, called the Campaign Against Drugs and Other Social Atrocities (CADOSA), was launched on Saturday in Gombe.
• It targets rising cases of substance abuse, cult-related violence, cybercrime, and gender-based violence among the youth.
• The parliament plans to engage schools, religious centres, and local communities through advocacy, sensitisation drives, and peer mentoring.

Quote:

“This is a battle for the soul of our future. We must confront these issues head-on with unity and purpose.”
— Rt. Hon. Shuaibu Labaran, Speaker, Gombe Youth Parliament

Why It Matters:

• Addresses urgent youth-related crises affecting public safety, education, and productivity.
• Builds civic leadership among young people in combating societal decay.
• Supports national strategies against drug abuse and violent youth gangs.

What to Watch:

• Impact of CADOSA awareness campaigns in schools and communities.
• Collaboration with NDLEA, police, and civil society organisations.
• Replication of the programme across other northern states.

Sources:

1. Gombe State Youth Parliament Press Brief – Nov. 1, 2025
2. NDLEA Gombe Command
3. Sele Media Northern Nigeria Desk

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Marian Opeyemi Fasesan

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