The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has clarified engagement with music star, Afeez Fashola popularly known as Naira Marley, stating it was not an endorsement or ambassadorial appointment.
In a statement today, spokesman of the agency, Femi Babafemi said the visiting of Naira Marley to the agency on Thursday had been misrepresented by some individuals, insisting the gesture was to implore him to use his skills and talent in the fight against drug abuse
Babafemi argued that the agency has a mandate to recruit every member of the society in the campaign against drug abuse, which is in tune with global best practice as well as the theme for this year’s World Drug Day; People First: Stop Stigma and Discrimination, Strengthen Prevention.
