Saturday, 26th June 2021: The Vice Chancellor of Chrisland University, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Prof (Mrs) Chinedum Peace Babalola, has said that the university operates a zero tolerance administration in stoutly kicking against drug abuse and illicit trafficking in its campus.

Speaking in an exclusive interview with CEOAFRICA to mark this year’s International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the Vice Chancellor, who is also a seasoned Pharmacist and a Nigerian Professor of Pharmaceutical chemistry and Pharmacokinetics said effects  of hard drugs use are enormous and can thwart the ‘good’ future of any child, hence the determination of the University to do all within its means to ensure that her students are thoroughly educated to know how to say NO to drug abuse.

The first female Professor of Pharmacy in the University of Ibadan, said Chrisland University often organise lectures and interactive session on the drug abuse and illicit trafficking to create awareness in the  university community and educate the students on the need not to ‘play’ with drug

According to Prof Babalola, the theme for this year’s celebration of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking which is ‘Share Facts On Drugs, Save Lives’, is apt because in any activities of human being, human lives are sacred.

She said the motive of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, (UNODC), that came up with the theme is to combat misinformation by sharing real facts on drugs — from health risks and solutions for the world drug problem to evidence-based prevention, treatment, and care.

June 26, every year is observed as the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking or World Drug Day to create awareness about issues related to drugs and seek international cooperation to combat its effects on health, society, and governance.