*NDLEA Warns Students Against Drug Abuse*

NDLEA Warns Students Against Drug Abuse.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA,  has warned students in tertiary institutions to desist from drug abuse or face the wrath of the law.
The State Commander of National Drug Law enforcement Agency,  NDLEA, Commander Wada Abubakar, gave the warning during the 2024/2025 orientation exercise for the newly admitted students of the University of Delta Agbor. Commander Abubakar, who was represented by Assistant Commandant Silas Omobude, stated that the Agency has continued to prosecute the war against drug abuse and was ready to deal ruthlessly with any student caught in the act. ACN. Omobude enumerated  some of the consequences of drug abuse to include expulsion from school, criminal prosecution, damage to future career prospects as well as destruction of the body system. He charged students to stay away from drugs and focus on achieving their goals, adding that a drug- free life leads to a brighter future.
Earlier at the orientation exercise, which was for students from faculties of Basic Medical Science, Medicine and Agriculture, the Vice Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Stella Chiemeke, in her opening address, congratulated the students for  being among those offered admission to study in the prestigious university, which has become the fastest growing institution in Africa. Prof. Chiemeke said the students were on a transformative journey and charged them to be law abiding, focused, and always do the right thing at the right time and with the right people. The Registrar, Barrister Richmond Omagbemi, enjoined the students to meticulously obey all rules and regulations guiding their stay on campus and avoid destructive behaviour, which would affect their academic activities. The Bursar tutored the students on matters relating  to all payments, especially school fees. Lectures on dress code for UNIDEL students were handled by Dr. Rufus ljeh, Strategies for Academic Excellence by Prof. Kola Oladunmonye while Medical Facilities and Medicare was delivered by Mrs. Sandra Akporherhe. Rev. Canon Obiaigwe gave  a lecture on ethics and moral responsibilities for UNIDEL students.
The Library and its uses in the University was presented by Mr. Lawrence Ugulu. Mr. Sunday Nwabuwe, on his part, lectured the students on the place of Sports and Recreation in UNIDEL while Tips on Security was delivered by DSP. Aloysius Okhiyochie.