NIB partners NACOC to combat drug abuse among youth
The National Investment Bank PLC (NIB) has presented a cheque for GH¢100,000 to support the Narcotics Control Commission’s (NACOC) operations and its ongoing campaign against drug trafficking and substance abuse among the youth.
In addition to the cheque, the bank also presented 50 desktop computers to the commission in that regard.
The donation, which took place at the NACOC’s headquarters in Accra last Friday, formed part of the bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), which among other things, aimed at promoting the well-being of Ghanaians and national institutions that protect lives and ensure public safety.
Commitment
Presenting the items on behalf of the Managing Director of the NIB, Dr Doli-Wura Zakaria, the Chief Human Resources Officer, Ernestina Kutin, said the gesture reflected the bank’s commitment to partnering institutions working to safeguard citizens, particularly the youth, from the dangers of drug use.
She said the commission’s consistent efforts in combating drug abuse and trafficking inspired the bank’s decision to extend its support.
“We believe the support offered to the management of NACOC will go a long way to enhance and promote the advocacy strategies of reaching out to the public on the dangers and effects of drug abuse,” she said.
Ms Kutin further encouraged other corporate bodies to emulate NIB’s example by supporting agencies and initiatives that contribute to the nation’s safety and health.
Boost
The Director-General of NACOC, Brigadier General Maxwell Obuba Mantey, expressed profound gratitude to the board and management of the NIB for the timely intervention, describing it as a boost to the commission’s advocacy and operational capacity.
He said the computers would help strengthen NACOC’s presence at the regional and district levels and enhance the efficiency of its officers across the country.
“We have opened district offices across the country and the computers donated will assist and enhance the effectiveness of our officers,” he said.
Brig. Gen. Obuba Mantey, underscored the devastating effects of illicit drug consumption on the country’s youth and called on parents to monitor their children closely, invest in their education and guide them toward productive futures.
The Director of Human Resources and Administration at NACOC, Chief Narcotic Control Officer (CNCO) Juddy Mensah, also praised the NIB’s initiative and called on other organisations to support the commission’s fight against drug trafficking and substance abuse.
She said the collaboration between NACOC and corporate Ghana remained vital in achieving a drug-free society and protecting the nation’s human resource base.
