District Head of Bogoro Bans Sale, and Consumption of Alcohol

By Hussaini Aliyu Bar:
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In a decisive move to curb alcohol abuse and protect public health, the District Head of Bogoro Mr. Nuhu Tafida has officially banned the sale, and consumption of alcohol within the communities, in the Area.
‎Mr Nuhu Tafida gave the directive during a sensitization forum with owners of beer parlours and Alcohol sellers in his palace.
‎Mr Tafida explained that the alcohol ban is part of a broader effort to tackle low birth rate, cultism, gang violence, drug abuse, theft, and street fights which have led to deaths and destruction of property.
‎To ensure full enforcement, the district Head has ordered for the closure of all alcohol drinking joints within 21 days and vowed to sanction all defaulters who violated the order.
‎According to him, as leaders, the responsibilities of the communities lies on leaders, who would account for their stewardship before their creator.
‎He further solicited for support of traditional and religious leaders and health care providers in order to eradicate the deadly substance in the community.
‎Speaking on the Health hazard and consequences tagged “Substance abuse” the health educator Bogoro Local Government Mr Dogara Ayuba described it as harmful and hazardous to the health thereby leading to physical, Social and emotional distress.
Mr Ayuba further outlined causes and factors associated with substance abuse to include genetic predisposition, peer pressure, environmental stress, lack of social support and curiosity.
‎‎In their contributions, the Christian Association of Nigeria Chairman Bogoro chapter Pastor Amos Silas and chief Imam Bogoro Mohammed Ghani commended the district head for the prompt action taken , describing it as a right decision to salvage the future of the land from collapsing.
‎They promised to keep on sensitizing their members in various places of worship in order to raise spiritual minded and God fearing generation in years to come.
‎Speaking on behalf of the alcohol sellers, Mr. Haruna John, appreciated the district head for the decisions, and promised to abide by all the prescribed laws put in place.
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