The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Friday inaugurated the State and Local Government Drug Control Committees. “Drug trafficking and abuse represent a complex challenge that affects individuals, families, and communities. He urged the newly formed committees to devise effective strategies for drug prevention, promote education and awareness about the dangers of substance abuse, and foster collaboration with relevant stakeholders to ensure a drug-free environment in Edo State. Mitchell Ofoyeju, NDLEA’s Edo State commander, presented an overview of the Drug Control Committees, outlining the pressing issues of youth vulnerability, increased crime rates, and the accessibility of drugs in the state. In his welcome address, the Special Assistant to the Governor on Drugs, Honourable Andrew Efe lauded the initiatives of the Edo State Government for the commitment towards talking drug abuse problem in the State.