Imo is a No-Go Area for Illicit Drugs!’ — Deputy Governor Ekeoma Charges Youths at Church Anti-Drug Summit

'Imo is a No-Go Area for Illicit Drugs!’ — Deputy Governor Ekeoma Charges Youths at Church Anti-Drug Summit

By staff reporter 

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OWERRI, NIGERIA — In a passionate bid to safeguard the future of the state's younger generation, the Imo State Deputy Governor, Lady Chinyere Ihuoma Ekeoma, PhD, has issued a fierce warning to drug traffickers while rallying the state's youth to choose purpose over addiction.

Delivering the keynote address yesterday at a high-profile Drug Abuse Awareness Workshop organized by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Deputy Governor Ekeoma laid out the state’s uncompromising stance against substance abuse, declaring that Imo State has officially become hostile territory for the illicit drug trade.


Speaking on behalf of the 3R Administration led by Governor Hope Uzodimma, the Deputy Governor reminded the audience that the government’s rhetoric is backed by aggressive enforcement. She pointed directly to the recent, highly publicized destruction of 26 tons of seized illicit drugs in Owerri as proof of the state's zero-tolerance policy.

"The destruction of those 26 tons of drugs sent a clear, undeniable message: Imo State remains a absolute no-go area for illicit drugs," Dr. Ekeoma declared, drawing resounding applause from the audience.


The Deputy Governor emphasized that defeating the drug scourge requires more than just police enforcement; it demands a robust social safety net. She reaffirmed the Uzodimma administration's holistic strategy, which balances awareness, prevention, and recovery with massive investments in youth development.

Addressing the young people directly, she urged them to resist peer pressure and societal anxieties:

 To the Youth: "Do not allow temporary pressures to destroy your God-given potential. Reject drug abuse and embrace a future of purpose and productivity."

To Parents and Guardians: She made a strong appeal to families, community leaders, and religious institutions to actively support the government’s crusade, noting that the home remains the first line of defense against addiction.


The workshop wasn't just a series of speeches; it was a vibrant, interactive forum designed to engage young minds directly.

The event featured intensive educational presentations on the psychological and physical dangers of substance abuse, alongside a fiercely contested debate competition among local secondary school students, who showcased their deep understanding of the crisis.

In a colorful climax to the event, several outstanding students were decorated as Drug Ambassadors. Armed with their new titles, these students have been tasked with leading the peer-to-peer campaign against substance abuse in their respective schools, ensuring that the message of the summit resonates far beyond the church walls.


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