By David Kabiyesi
Opinions have been divided on naira Marley’s surprise visits to National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) headquarters yesterday, iwitnesskive.com can report.
Azeez Adeshina Fashola, shocked staff of the agency when he turned up at their Lagos office on Thursday uninvited, but he was received with the open arm when he met NDLEA Chairman/Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd).
According to him, his mission was to help drum up support for the agency’s campaign against drug abuse and trafficking in the country, but his critics believed he came around to show the agency he is now a clean man.
His critics believe his antecedent may have prompted his move believing that working as NDLEA tools to sensitize the youths against drugs will put him in the good book of NDLEA.
Whatever the reason is, Naira Marley should be lauded for taking the bold step to support NDLEA campaign again at drugs. Known for the strong influence his music has on youth, NDLEA would never allow such huge opportunity to waste away, so it’s a win-win for both parties too.
The songwriter posted the video of the meeting on his social handle on Thursday.
“Music star, Naira Marley in Abuja to declare support for the War Against Drug Abuse on Thursday 17th August 2023,” he wrote.
“Watch out for the video of his message to Marlians and Nigerian youths here tomorrow(today).”
“Let us all stop substance abuse in any form. I have keyed into this campaign to support the NDLEA to stop drugs on the streets. Please, join us as drug abuse is not good,” the 32-year-old said.
