NRC Engages Fresh Students of Kalpohin SHS on Hard Drugs

The Education Unit of the Northern Regional Command of NACOC on 22nd October 2026 participated in an orientation programme organised by the management of Kalpohin Senior High School for its fresh students.

The Commission’s participation was necessitated by growing concerns about substance use and abuse among young people in the area.

The engagement formed part of the Commission’s mandate to educate students on the dangers of drug abuse and illicit drug trafficking, while promoting informed decision-making and healthy lifestyles.

During the programme, DNDO Sabina Kaba engaged the students in an interactive sensitization session on the causes and consequences of drug use and abuse among young people.

She highlighted on some of the factors that may predispose young people to substance abuse, including peer pressure, curiosity, stress and the desire to adopt fashionable lifestyles.

She emphasised that regardless of the circumstances that lead individuals to experiment with drugs, substance abuse can have serious consequences for their physical and mental health, academic performance and future prospects.

She further explained that the effects of drug abuse extend beyond the individual, affecting families, communities and the nation at large.
To promote prevention, DNDO Sabina Kaba encouraged the students to resist negative peer influence and avoid lifestyles that could expose them to substance abuse.

Students were encouraged to establish or join drug-free clubs in their school as a means of promoting peer education, responsible behaviour and a drug-free school environment.

Furthermore, the students were encouraged to seek assistance from the school’s Guidance and Counselling Unit whenever they experienced depression, emotional distress, trauma or other personal challenges that could affect their well-being.

Mr. Hussein Mohammed, the school’s Guidance and Counselling Coordinator, reaffirmed the unit’s commitment to supporting students who encounter personal, emotional or academic difficulties.

He assured the students that the unit would provide a supportive environment where they could seek assistance without fear of judgement, while respecting the confidentiality of their concerns.

He also expressed the school’s readiness to strengthen collaboration with the Narcotics Control Commission to ensure that students who require specialized support receive appropriate guidance and assistance.

The Command remains committed to intensifying preventive education and strengthening partnerships with schools and other stakeholders to promote a drug-free and supportive learning environment.