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Sending the Right Message on Drug Use and Dependence

Sending the Right Message on Drug Use and Dependence

In the attempt to demystify and destigmatize drug use, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has developed an array of information, education and communication (IEC) materials to educate members of the general population and law enforcement officials across Nigeria on the nature of drug use and dependence as well as drug use prevention, treatment and care (DPTC).

Evidence-based sensitization activities can support the development and delivery of evidence- based policy and services contributing to improved drug treatment service uptake when targeting local leaders and practitioners.[Read More]

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UNODC, Interpol, US AFRICOM collaborate with Nigeria to fight piracy

Abuja, Nigeria - The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), in collaboration with Interpol and US AFRICOM, is revving up cooperation with the Nigerian Government to ensure early passage of the Anti-Piracy Bill currently before the National Assembly; even as a mock trial was simulated as part of capacity building support for national partners. The bill, which was prepared by the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, is designed to involve all the stakeholders in efforts to stave off piracy in the Gulf of Guinea.[Read More]

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Operation Eagle: Law Enforcement Working Beyond Borders

To tackle drug trafficking activities of organized crime groups operating in Nigeria and Ghana, simultaneous intelligence-led counter-narcotics operations targeting the movement of drugs were undertaken in both countries, supported by two United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) led projects, namely 'CRIMJUST' and 'Response to Drugs and Organized Crime in Nigeria', both being funded by the European Union. This joint operation was conducted between the Drug Law Enforcement agencies in Ghana, namely Narcotics Control Board (NACOB), Ghana Police Service-Drug Law Enforcement Unit (DLEU) and Nigeria's National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).[Read More]

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