17/04/2026
BREAKING NEWS.......
District Head of Bogoro Bans Sale, Consumption of Alcohol in Bogoro
Communities
The District Head of Bogoro Mr. Nuhu Tafida as officially ban the sale, and consumption of alcohol in the communities, in a decisive move to curb alcohol abuse and protect public health.
Mr Nuhu Tafawa JP gave the directive
during a sensitization with the beer parlours and Alcohol sellers in his palace today.
Mr Tafida explained that the alcohol ban is part of a broader effort to tackle low birth rate, cultism, gang violence, drug abuse, theft, and street fights which have led to deaths and destruction of property.
To ensure full enforcement, the district has ordered for the closure of all joints within 21 days and vow to sanction all defaulters who violated his order.
According to him, as leaders the responsibilities of the communities is in our hands, saying every leader will give the account of his stewardship before his creator.
He further seek for the support of traditional rulers, religious leaders and health care workers inorder to eradicate these deadly substance in the community.
Speaking on the risk, effect and consequences tagged "Substance abuse" the health educator Bogoro Local Government Mr Dogara Ayuba describes it has harmful and hazardous leading to physical, Social and emotional detriment.
Mr Ayuba further outline cause and factors associated to substance abuse to includes genetic predisposition, peer pressure, environmental stress, lack of social support and curiosity.
According to him, the key preventive strategy to substance abuse are; family based approach, skills development, peer pressure resistance, community policies, promoting healthy lifestyle and awareness.
He stated that substance abuse is considered a treatable through counseling, therapy and rehabilitation programs.
In there separate contributions, the Christian association of Nigeria Chairman Bogoro chapter Pastor Amos Silas and chief Imam Bogoro Mohammed Ghani commended the district head for the prompt action taken describing it has a right decision to salvage the future of the land from collapsing.
They promise to keep on sensitizing their members in various places of worship inorder to raise spiritual minded and God fearing generation in years to come.
Speaking on behalf of the alcohol sellers, Mr. Haruna John, appreciate the district head for these great decisions, promise to abide with all the prescribed laws put in place.
Inside Bogoro LGA
17th April, 2026
