#EndSARS: Most Nigerian youths are high on drugs, says Lagos lawmaker

Date:

Eniola Akinkuotu, Abuja

The lawmaker representing Amuwo Odofin constituency 1 of Lagos State, Mojisola Alli-Macaulay, says most Nigerian youths are high on drugs all the time.

Alli-Macaulay said this during a plenary at the Lagos State House of Assembly on the looting and pandemonium in the wake of the #EndSARS protest that was hijacked by hoodlums.

She said the National Orientation Agency needs to be alive to its responsibilities and help change the attitude of the youths.

The lawmaker said, “The National Orientation Agency needs to get to work. We need to begin to orientate our young people. They need people who can talk to them from time to time. They are high on drugs all the time, most of them. They go to social media and say all sorts of things. I’m even scared to give my young children phones because I am scared of what they may see on social media. It is that bad.”

Alli-Macaulay said unemployment should not be an excuse for looting, adding that unemployment was not exclusive to Nigeria.

“It is not unemployment that should be the reason why youths should come out and begin to misbehave. There is unemployment across the world, even in the United States.

“I schooled in the UK and I saw a lot of young people who were not employed but they didn’t become hoodlums. Why can’t we look inwards and look for solutions to our problems?” she asked.

The lawmaker argued that an unemployed graduate could get a job in the informal sector instead of complaining about joblessness.

“Why can’t the young people look within themselves, look for their talents? Even if you are a graduate, what stops you from being a designer or a professional tile man and make a brand of it? There is no excuse for being a hoodlum,” she said.

Source link

Adedayo Adewale
Adedayo Adewalehttp://uhurutimes.com
Dayo Adedayo is a writer, entrepreneur, and legal enthusiast with a passion for media, technology, and storytelling. As the driving force behind Uhuru Times, he curates thought-provoking content that spans politics, entertainment, business, and social discourse. With a background in law and a deep interest in forex trading, NFTs, and digital media, Dayo combines analytical insight with creative storytelling. His goal is to make Uhuru Times a hub for bold opinions, diverse perspectives, and engaging narratives that challenge conventional thought.

Share post:

Subscribe

spot_imgspot_img

Popular

More like this
Related

OGUN 2027: PDP Builds Momentum for Victory

By Omotunde Odukoya Another significant chapter in the political history...

Shell appoints Elohor Executive Vice President, Country Chair, Nigeria

Former Managing Director Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company...

Opay Partners Dolly Children Foundation To Commission Clean Future Project In Ogun State

OPay Digital Services Limited (OPay), one of Nigeria's leading...