Following Singer Azeez Adesina Fashola, best known as Naira Marley’s visit to the Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brigadier General Buba Marwa, and his call to Nigerian youths to shun drug abuse on Thursday, netizens have since taken to social media to share their thoughts.
In a video obtained by our correspondent, the “Soapy” singer, famous for the promotion of multiple social vices in his songs, spoke on the dangers of drug abuse, urging youths to steer clear of this path.
“It’s your boy, Naira Marley, I’ll like to urge my fans — Marlians and all Nigerian youths to stop doing drugs because it’s not good for your well-being. Stop substance abuse of any form. I’ve keyed into this campaign to support the NDLEA’s efforts to stop drugs on the streets. It’s not good; it makes you go back to doing crime,” Naira Marley said.
Reacting to the singer’s statement, Olorogun Ernest said, “Nigeria is indeed a very confusing and complicated Nation. How can Naira Marley, who consistently promotes the use of drugs and other immoral substances, be visiting NDLEA to pledge support for the fight against the use of drugs? Perhaps NDLEA can just go ahead and make him an ambassador. Strange and crazy Nation!
Another user, Ekene00621679, said, “This is someone who has repeatedly smoked on camera…. Where are we going as a country?
NvestorHaywhy said, “This is forbidden and shouldn’t be allowed. Naira is known as a gangster who promotes the use of harmful drugs. Making him an ambassador clearly shows they are on the move to legalise drugs and immoral acts in society. I hope the government will see to this and put things in order.
Jebskine said, “What kind of message are you people at NDLEA passing out to the youths? This is so low. I never expected this from our former Governor Military Administrator in Lagos, Col. Buba Marwa. Seriously, the Hunter and the Hunted are dining together!”
VENT_NG wrote, “The same person that promotes ganja and substance taking in almost all his songs? I hope you’re not making a “dealer” of your ambassador. This is actually a subtle way to legitimate his dealings. He’ll frame this picture and show all his customers that “Ati settle e lati Abuja. E ma gbo’ja lo”
Supporting, badmusebony1 said, “So many small minds. This is a very good move; it will be difficult for Naira to smoke openly now and encouraging young folks
Nkyrian Kyrian said, “That’s good, honestly, many young people, especially girls, are getting into drugs, and this is leading them to madness. I have a video on TikTok where very young girls are smoking with bottles of beer and spirits in front of them. This is so bad. Let our musicians preach this and let those of them that engage in this be arrested and prosecuted; nobody is above the law
King_daray giving NDLEA kudos said, “This is good, this campaign must be made widespread and rendered in local languages, including pidgin English. Many young lives are wasting away because of harmful drugs. The authority also needs to partner with other relevant bodies and agencies to rehabilitate these addicts and help them manage the recovery process, or else they will relapse. The manufacturers of drugs and harmful substances must be checked strictly. Also, some of these guys don’t have jobs, skills or education. It goes beyond advocacy, but this is a good starting point. Well done, NDLEA and Marley.
