National Coordinator of the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) Major General Adamu Laka, has been awarded by the ECOWAS Youth Alliance in recognition of his commitment to the counter terrorism efforts and Sterling leadership qualities.
A statement by the head of Strategic Communication, Office of the National Security Adviser
Abu, Michael said General Laka was handed the award by the officials at the National Counter Terrorism Centre in Abuja Nigeria's Capital.
The award recognised General Laka as “Africa’s Beacon of Hope”.
General Laka in a remark commended the campaigns by youth groups against drugs and substance-abuse among the youths population in the region.
He said the effects of drugs and substance abuse have been counterproductive and that the nexus between drug-abuse and crimes was obvious, urging various youth groups and organisations to pursue aggressive campaigns against drug abuse especially among youths in Nigeria, other states of West Africa and the Sahel.
According to the NCTC Coordinator, many violent-related cases are induced by drug abuse. The counter terrorism boss also called on youth organisations in the region and the Sahel to work towards ensuring the return of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger back to the ECOWAS’ fold, pointing out that Africans are one, irrespective of the geographic boundaries.
The officials of the ECOWAS Youth Alliance led by Honourable James Uneze from Nigeria, and the Secretary, Honourable Austine Kwassi from Cote D’Ivoire who presented the award and medal of “Champion” to General Laka.
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