.(NADAC DG Representative, Dr. Timothy Bamgnose speaking at the event)
By Biola Lawal
Abuja (FLOWERBUDNEWS): NAFDAC Director General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye has reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to combating drug abuse to further enhance and protect public health.
Prof. Adeyeye said that the NAFDAC would continue to work hard to prevent the misuse of controlled medicines by strengthening regulatory measures against illicit drug trafficking.
The NAFDAC Boss gave the assurance in a goodwill message at the NAFDAC event held to commemorates the 2026 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (World Drug Day).
Prof. Adeyeye, who was represented by her Technical Assistant, Dr. Timothy Bamgbose, said this year’s theme, “The World Drug Problem: Persisting Issues, New Challenges, Innovative Responses,” highlighted the need for stronger collaboration and innovative approaches to address the evolving threats posed by drug abuse and illicit trafficking.
She noted that the proliferation of synthetic drugs, the misuse of pharmaceutical products, increasingly sophisticated trafficking networks, and the exploitation of digital platforms require intelligence-driven regulation, enhanced surveillance, public awareness, and coordinated stakeholder action.
Prof. Adeyeye reiterated NAFDAC’s commitment to strengthening regulatory oversight, preventing the diversion and misuse of controlled medicines.
She also reaffirmed NAFDAC commitment to ensuring access to safe medicines for legitimate medical and scientific purposes.
She urged government institutions, healthcare professionals, educational institutions, community leaders, civil society organisations, families, and young people to work together in promoting prevention, early intervention, treatment, rehabilitation, and evidence-based regulatory solutions to build healthier, safer, and drug-free communities.
A social media user, commended NAFDAC describing the NAFDAC advocacy event Initiative as ”impressive”, urging: ”I wish this can also be done across universities in Nigeria”. (FLOWERBUDNEWS)