The President of Asiwaju Dapo Wahab Foundation, Alhaji (Asiwaju) Dapo Wahab, has advised parents to prevent drug abuse in young people.
Asiwaju Dapo Wahab gave this charge on Sunday at the 25th anniversary of Muslims Speak Newspaper and presentation of awards held in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.
Asiwaju Wahab who was also honoured with a special merit award in recognition of his meritorious service and positive contribution to Islam, called on parents to speak to their children about the consequences of intake of illicit drugs.
Asiwaju Wahab who described drug abuse as a social menace in the society cited that it’s ruining many lives, especially the health of the users, families, communities and nations across the world.
He attributed most of the social vices in the society such as kidnapping, cultism, robbery, rape, cyber crime and domestic violence to the abuse of drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, heroine, among others.
He said many factors were recognized as major predictors of drug abuse in this generation, including poor parenting, exposure to technology, and the environment.
“As a drug abuse advocate, I’ll like to talk to our parents about the effect drug abuse is having on the younger ones “.
“This can however be attributed to poor parenting, peer group influence, exposure to technology, and the environment “.
“Parents need to be more responsive to the need and development of their children”, he added.
Asiwaju Dapo Wahab however thanked the Founder and Publisher of Muslims Speak Newspaper, Ambassador Engr. Ahmed Sambo for the award and recognition.
Other Global Pillar Of Islam Awardees Include; Hrh Oba Sultan Alh M A Ola Yusuf Fca, Sheikh Muh Salis Alao Adenekan, Sheik Dr Khidri Mustapha, Ambassador Alh Sarafa Tunji Ishola, Alh Chief Isiaq Ishola Kokumo, Alhaja Chief Mrs Fatima Hamzat, Hrh Oba Prof Saka Adelola Matemilola Of Owu Kingdom, Sheikh Thaoban Adam Al Ilori, Alh Chief Hon Oyefeso M A, Alh Ustaz Yusuf Adepoju, Alh Prof Sulaimon Osho And Alh Chief Mrs Olosho B (Amirah)
Others Include; Alh Chief Abidoye Amosun (Alh Agba), Alh Taiwo Hassan Ogogo, Chief Gani Adams, Alh Sikiru Atobatele, Dr Ogunkoya Ibrahim Olufemi (Fca), Hon Igbalaye Wasiu, Chief Yekinni Adisa, Mr Lanre Akinwale, Sheikh Nurudeen Abolade Awwalu, Alh Bolaji Abdul Ahmed, Alh Bushira Ajisafe, Imam Rasaq Arikewuyo, Hon Maruf Ajisegiri, Imam Musa Najomo, Alh Lukmon Jimoh, Alh Chief Mikaheel Lawal, Alhaja Faosiah Shehu, Imam Soliu Omogboye, Imam Soretire And Alhaja Baliqis Fadipe Olori.
