Northern state marks World Anti-Drug Day
“The Northern State celebrated World Anti-Drug Day, which falls on June 26 every year, represented by the Subcommittee on Drug Control, under the slogan (The evidence is clear, let's invest in prevention). The celebratory honor was held at the Dongola Police Hall, and the Northern State Governor, Mr. Abdeen Awadallah, members of his government and a state security committee and a group of regular forces and leaders confirmed this in his speech. that the celebration takes place this year while the country lives in extremely complex exceptional circumstances. He stressed that the scourge of drugs is considered part of the weapon of the battle currently taking place in Sudan. He added that drugs have become a major threat to Sudan. all countries of the world, Sudan and the State, and have greatly affected… Economy, human power and productive ideas
In his speech, he asked the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, the General Secretariat of Social Affairs, the Ministry of Education, higher education institutions and the Zakat Office, through its grassroots committees in villages and neighborhoods and media agencies, to expand awareness channels and educate young people and society about the danger of drugs of all kinds and forms, and contribute to limiting their spread and entry into the Northern State .
Allocation of a weekly session in schools and educational establishments
For his part, the Chairman of the Drug Control Subcommittee and Acting Director General of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Yasser Ahmed Abdel-Wadud, confirmed that the slogan of the celebration of World Anti-Drug Day has great meanings and implications, which requires everyone to focus on prevention through awareness, education and protection of young people and society from the danger of drugs.
He highlighted the committee's continued efforts and cooperation with all parties concerned to put an end to this danger that threatens our youth and threatens the future of the nation, especially since it is a disease whose treatment involves awareness, insight and control.
*In the same context* Director of Police of the Northern State, Major General Dr. Muhammad Ahmed Al-Amin, explained that the objective of celebrating this occasion is to activate and strengthen cooperation and coordination between all competent authorities in the fight against drugs.
Stressing that drugs are considered another war and pose a threat to the world and Sudan in security, economic, social and health terms.
Stressing the need for concerted official and popular efforts, exploiting all capacities and paying attention to awareness-raising and education programs to combat drugs and for a drug-free society.
*In the same spirit* Police Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad Ali Al-Hassan, who spoke at the celebration on behalf of the State Anti-Narcotics Police Department, confirmed that the Ministry of Interior , the presidency of the police forces and the general The Administration for the Fight against Drugs wanted to celebrate World Day against Drugs despite the exceptional circumstances that the country is going through, in solidarity with… the world
He saluted the Northern Governor, the Director General Narcotics Control Department, the State Police Director and all parties who contributed and participated in ensuring that the celebration took place in an optimal manner.
*At the end of the celebration, the Governor of the Northern State, Mr. Abdeen Awadallah, was honored
The Director of State Police, Major General of Legal Police, Dr. Muhammad Ahmed Al-Amin
The chairman of the drug control subcommittee is the Acting Director General of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Yasser Ahmed Abdel-Wadud.
And the Secretary of the Zakat Office, Mr. Al-Hadi Muhammad Ahmed
And agent of Qadirah oil stations in the Northern State
