The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has unveiled a novel titled, ‘The truth about Sadia,’ as part of its efforts to enlighten the public on the dangers of substance abuse through stories.
According to a statement on Wednesday, this was disclosed in a letter signed by the agency’s Director, Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi, and addressed to the book’s author, a university don, Dr Lola Akande of the Department of English, at the University of Lagos, Akoka.
The statement partly read, “Substance abuse and illegal drug trafficking is a global monster that must be tackled from all fronts and the case of The Truth about Sadia presents one of the many social, health, economic, and safety consequences of drug abuse being experienced by many families in Nigeria.
“Akande’s new novel is well-researched and educative. The infusion of drug abuse education as a major plank of the novel makes it one of the worthy publications for advocacy and public enlightenment in the current campaign against substance abuse in our country.
“The Truth about Sadia explores how the use of alcohol and hard drugs can lead to the development of mental illness. It is a rich, multi-layered novel that does not shy away from delving into the seamier sides of modern Nigerian life in a Lagos rife with contradictions and, above all, the energy for which the city is famous.”
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