Savannah Council of State Member launches anti-drug campaign, commits GH₵100,000 to community development
Seidu Sampson Abudu, Council of State Member for the Savannah Region, launched an anti-drug campaign in Tinga, a suburb of the Bole district of the Savannah Region. The launch is to curb the rising tide of substance abuse among the youth, while committing significant resources to community development. Seidu Sampson Abudu backed his call to action with a personal donation of GH₵ 100,000 to support the establishment of the Tingawura ASSA Foundation.
The initiative targets the growing use of a dangerous substance locally known as "Wonim Red." Earlier this year, the Council of State member launched a similar campaign at the Bole Senior High School, targeting all Senior High Schools in the region. Seidu Sampson Abudu said, "We cannot sit unconcerned while our youth are exposed to dangerous substances that rob them of their potential and dignity," and "I will personally visit schools across the region to educate our young people on the dangers of drug abuse and the importance of protecting our environment." The Chief of Tinga also raised concerns about increasing cases of road accidents. The Assembly Member for the Tinga Electoral Area, Dramani Alhassan, described the launch of the Foundation as a historic milestone.
The Tingawura ASSA Foundation is expected to spearhead grassroots interventions addressing drug abuse, environmental degradation caused by illegal mining, and other socio-economic challenges. Dramani Alhassan said, "This foundation is not about one man. It is about all of us. It is about our collective responsibility to build a better future for Tinga and the Savannah Region." He appealed to development partners to collaborate with the Foundation in advancing education, health, agriculture, environmental sustainability, and social development.
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Seidu Sampson Abudu, Council of State Member for the Savannah Region, has launched an anti-drug campaign in Tinga. The initiative aims to address substance abuse and invest in community development- but what challenges will they face?
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