Students to Undergo Drug Test Before Admission into UNIABUJA
- The University of Abuja (UNIABUJ) has made drug tests compulsory for prospective students of the institution.
- Its vice-chancellor, Abdul-Rasheed Na'Allah, made this known at the institution's 27th pre-convocation briefing
- Na'Allah disclosed that the university is working with NDLEA to help students who are involved in drug abuse
FCT, Abuja - The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Abuja (UNIABUJA), Abdul-Rasheed Na'Allah, said new intakes are expected to undertake and present a drug test result before they can be admitted into the university.
He stated this while speaking at the 27th pre-convocation briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, October 4, Daily Trust reported.
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He said the institution is interested in knowing students' drug status and is currently working with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to achieve that.
He explained that the university is working with the NDLEA to help rehabilitate students who are involved in drug abuse so as not to become a nuisance after graduation.
The VC said the institution's convocation will take place on Saturday, October 7.
He also revealed 7900 students will be graduating with 40 students as First Class while 474 have 2nd Class Upper.
He added that 944 got 2nd Class Lower, 174 with 3rd class, while one has pass degree.
He, however, said the university has banned pass degree going forward.
House of Reps to declare war against drug abuse
Legit.ng earlier reported that the lawmaker-elect representing the Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo federal constituency of Benue State in the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, revealed that the 10th National Assembly would stage a war against drug abuse.
Agbese spoke in reaction to the move by the 9th House of Representatives to declare a state of emergency on drug abuse.
While admitting that the NDLEA has made significant progress, the lawmaker-elect said there is still much to do.
NDLEA secures order to block bank accounts of 2 alleged dealers in bank
In another development, the NDLEA obtained an order to block the bank accounts of two suspected drug traffickers.
This development means no further transactions can be made on the accounts until further notice.
The NDLEA has been making strides in its effort to combat drug trafficking in all the nooks and crannies of Nigeria.
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