Nigeria must stop its addiction crisis before it takes hold in the country. The first step is to determine the source of the drugs being shipped into the country. Are they coming from Europe, the Middle East, the U.S. or elsewhere? Once Nigeria determines the source country (s), it must move quickly to coordinate joint forces and efforts to end the trade.

The illicit drug trade is one of the most destabilizing factors for any government anywhere in the world. These are two main reasons for an attack of this nature on your Nigeria. The first is an economic disruption. By flooding a country with illicit drugs, outside entities can undermine the local and national economy. This can lead to increased crime rates, overburdened police, and healthcare systems, and a general decline in productivity and economic stability.

A second reason is to call political destabilization. Illicit Drug trafficking can be used to fund insurgent groups or corrupt officials, weakening the government’s ability to maintain order and governance. This can lead to increased corruption, erosion of public trust, and ultimately, political instability.

Nigeria, by any means necessary, must heighten border Security: Strengthening border security measures, such as increasing the number of border patrol agents, using advanced technology for surveillance (e.g., drones, sensors), and conducting thorough inspections at ports of entry can help intercept illicit drugs.

Nigeria must expand International Cooperation: Collaborating with other countries to disrupt drug trafficking networks, share intelligence, and conduct joint operations can be effective in reducing the flow of illicit drugs. This includes working with neighboring countries to secure borders and dismantle transnational criminal organizations.

Nigeria, more importantly, must increase Public Awareness and Education: Educating the public, from the youngest to the oldest, about the tremendous dangers and destruction of illicit drugs. Nigeria must promote awareness campaigns to reduce demand. Programs that focus on prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation can help address the root causes of drug abuse and reduce the market for illicit drugs.

In closing, I would ask my Nigerian Brothers to review the devastating effect the “targeted illicit drug trade” had on African descendant communities throughout the United States during the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s. It devastated the family structure, disrupted the local economic base, destroyed the healthy level of homeownership, and brought about the beginning of gentrification throughout the whole of the African descendant communities.

Yes, flooding our communities with illicit drugs was intentional and it came in from outside our communities to destroy and take over what was inside. Therefore, my Brother and Sisters, stop the flow of illicit drugs now. You must understand who the perpetrators and victims are and deal with them accordingly.

A point of caution, as it relates to marijuana, it is an herb that comes from the Cannabis plant, which is classified as a herbaceous plant. The leaves, flowers, and stems of the Cannabis plant are used for various purposes, including medicinal, recreational, and industrial uses. The legal status of marijuana varies widely depending on the country and even within regions of a country.

In some places, marijuana is considered an illicit drug, meaning its use, possession, and distribution are illegal. However, in the United States, many states have legalized marijuana for medical use, and several have also legalized it for recreational use. If not laced with some form of chemical substance(s), its use is non-threatening. Therefore, you would want to produce/grow it from African soil, the richest soil in the world! You would want to research Nigeria’s historical relationship and the global relationship with marijuana. May the Most High continue to bless all of my African Families.

The marijuana plant has a variety of non-medicinal uses:

Marijuana cultivation and use on the African continent goes back thousands of years. The legal status of marijuana varies widely depending on the country and even within regions of a country. In some places, marijuana is considered an illicit drug, meaning its use, possession, and distribution are illegal. However, it has been legalized in other areas for medical and/or recreational use. In the United States, many states have legalized marijuana for medical use, and several have also legalized it for recreational use. If not contaminated with a substance (usually harmful or toxic), its use is non-threatening. Therefore, you would want to produce it from African soil, the richest soil in the world!

The marijuana plant also has a variety of non-medicinal uses:

Industrial Hemp: The fibers from the cannabis plant can be used to make textiles, ropes, paper, and biodegradable plastics. Hemp is known for its strength and durability.
Food Products: Hemp seeds are highly nutritious and can be used in foods like hemp milk, protein powder, and hemp oil. They are rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.
Building Materials: Hemp can be used to create eco-friendly building materials like hempcrete, which is a sustainable alternative to concrete.
Biofuel: Hemp can be processed into biofuel, providing a renewable energy source.