Port Harcourt, Rivers State — A significant public enlightenment drive against substance misuse was officially inaugurated today as the Nigerian Police (Rivers State Command), the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), and the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) formally launched the third iteration of their collaborative advocacy campaign, W.A.R ‘25 (War Against Drug Abuse Rally).
Africa Update gathered that the high-profile mobilisation was organised at the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), marking a determined, tripartite effort by key stakeholders to stem the tide of drug misuse across the state.
The event held at the Convocation Arena on the Choba Campus, a setting strategically chosen to engage the youth demographic, who are often the most susceptible to the insidious lure of illicit substances. The partnership between the PCRC, the Nigerian Police, and the NDLEA signifies a robust shift from reactive enforcement to proactive, community-based education and reform.
Organisers are urging the academic community and the wider populace to gather, articulate their commitment, and amplify the collective message against drug addiction. The concerted effort aims to provide a platform for citizens to take a resolute stance against narcotics.
The State Commands of both the Police and the NDLEA, working in concert with the vital civil society outreach of the PCRC, have issued a powerful declaration that underscores the ultimate objective of the campaign: to achieve a society entirely devoid of illicit substances.
“Let’s take a stand together we can make Rivers State drug-free,” reads the core message of the drive. The commencement of this third season of W.A.R ’25 is a testament to the institutions’ unwavering commitment to bolstering societal security and safeguarding the future wellbeing of the youth.
The full proceedings are being widely promoted under the banner of #WADARally2025, with attendees and stakeholders uniting behind the imperative of strengthening drug governance and protection across the region.
