NACOC calls for nationwide drug fight as Commission warns abuse crisis is beyond its capacity
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) called for a collective national effort to tackle drug abuse on Thursday, July 30, during a discussion on Ghana's growing drug crisis on Joy FM's Super Morning Show. Alexander Twum-Barimah, Deputy Director-General of NACOC, stated that the fight against drugs cannot be left to the Commission alone due to its limited manpower. He emphasized, "This fight cannot just be left for NACOC. We are just a handful compared to the population of the country."
Mr. Twum-Barimah warned that drug abuse affects users and innocent members of the public. He revealed that NACOC this year organized its first nationwide engagement with guidance and counselling coordinators from senior high schools across all 16 regions. All 16 regional commands also held similar programs in June to mark World Drug Day, an initiative that will become a regular feature.
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NACOC has called for a collective national effort to tackle drug abuse, urging schools, churches, and the public to play a more active role. The
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