By; BAYO AKAMO, Ibadan
The new Area Controller of the Oyo /Osun Area Command of Nigeria Customs Service Dr. Ben Oramalugo on Tuesday, raised alarm of influx of illicit drugs in the command.
Dr. Oramalugo raised the alarm in Ibadan, during a courtesy visit to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun at his Alarere residence
He declared that the command is ready to tackle the problem of influx of the illicit drug headlong, saying, “I can tell you that the fight against inflow of drug is a familiar terrain as I made a lot of seizures in Kebbi command “
“The future of the country is at stake going by the level of consumption of hard drugs by our youths. The last statistics revealed that forty percent (40%) of our youths are on drugs. With such a report, what’s the future of our country?, he said.
Dr. Oramalugo added, ” But, I want to assure Your Imperial Majesty of the Command’s readiness to tackle the problem headlong. I can tell you that the fight against inflow of drug is a familiar terrain as I made a lot of seizures in Kebbi State while there.
” I did so well that I got an award from the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drugs and Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).
I’m ready to repeat the feat here”.
The new Area Controller of the Oyo /Osun Area Command stressed, ” a
new Sheriff is in town. I will make Oyo and Osun safer and I’m happy to meet with a hero, an enigma whom I want to identify with as a father, leader and a co-scholar to achieve my mission for the Command”.
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun while receiving Dr Oramalugo and his management team lauded him for his quest to maintain good and peaceful relationship with the people of the Osun/Oyo states in the Area Command
Oba Lekan Balogun said, “I cherish peace and preach it all the time which is why I’m fascinated by this resolve of the Command to ensure that peace reigns in the Command during his tenure”.
The Olubadan assured the Controller of his support and understanding at all times, asking him not to hesitate to call on him at any point in time with a promise that his doors would always be opened to him or any of his subordinates.
“I urge you to please walk your talk and I can assure you that I’m always available for you”.
