Delta govt urges drug-free campaign for universities
By Uzor Odigbo
The Delta State Government will take its ongoing Drug-Free Delta (DFD) Campaign to Dennis Osadebay University, Asaba, and the University of Delta, Agbor, on November 10 and 11, 2026, as part of efforts to fight drug abuse and misuse among Youths.
The two-day sensitisation campaign is designed to deepen awareness of the dangers and consequences of illicit drug use, promote responsible lifestyle choices and mobilise students and other stakeholders towards building a drug-free society.
The day one of the exercise will hold on Tuesday, November 10, at the University Auditorium, Dennis Osadebay University, Asaba, commencing at 10:00 a.m. prompt.
The campaign will proceed to the University of Delta, Agbor, on Wednesday, November 11, where the sensitisation programme will also take place at the University Auditorium, beginning at 10:00 a.m. prompt.
Speaking ahead of the exercise, the Director-General, Delta State Bureau for Orientation and Communications, Dr Wilfred Latimore Oghenesivbe, Esq., said the campaign underscores the state government’s commitment to promoting a healthy, informed and productive youth population through sustained public enlightenment and advocacy.
He noted that tertiary institutions provide strategic platforms for engaging young people on the dangers of drug abuse and its adverse implications for academic performance, mental well-being, personal development and societal security.
Oghenesivbe urged students, university management, academic and non-academic staff, as well as other stakeholders, to actively participate in the campaign, stressing that the fight against drug abuse requires collective commitment and sustained public awareness.
He further enjoined members of the campaign team and relevant stakeholders to arrive at the respective venues early to facilitate the smooth and successful conduct of the programmes.
The Delta State Government remains committed to sustained public enlightenment, positive behavioural change, youth development and the promotion of responsible social values as critical components of its efforts to build a safer, healthier and more prosperous Delta State.
