MDRF President, Mrs. Helen Umar, during the donation.

MDRF: The aim is to equip them with needed information on good things they can achieve by living better lifestyle or imbibing good character and moral attitude

By Mohammed Usman

Michael Dato Relief Foundation (MDRF), a non-governmenral organization (NGO), has distributed educational materials to over 200 less privileged students in Suleja, Suleja Local Government Area, Niger State to cution the hardship in the country.

MDRF, which made the donation at a one-day seminar on “War Against Drug Abuse,” in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Suleja Unit, also warned them against use of illicit drugs.

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 MDRF President, Mrs. Helen Umar, said that the victims’ utilization of the books would help them in navigating from being liabilities to their families into turning a new leaf and become responsible citizens.

On the foundation’s motive, Umar said: “My joy is that I have been able to help the needy, particularly youths and students.

“The aim is to equip them with needed information on good things they can achieve by living better lifestyle or imbibing good character and moral attitude. It gives me lots of joy”.

Other areas the Foundation have been helpful, she said included; organizing medical outreaches, distribution of food items to widows and the less-privileged, distribution of free exercise books and other writing materials to community-based schools.

The MDRF, according to her, also supports certain categories of indigents children and those from poor families by paying their tuition fees and other expenses.

Also, Assistant Superintendent of Narcotics of the NDLEA, Mr. Saddam Solomon, expressed appreciation to the NGO, adding that the agency embarked on enlightenment campaign, moving from one school to another to discourage students from experimenting or engaging in any form of hard drugs.

Solomon, who gave vivid memories of how hard drugs ruined homes and the lives of future leaders, said that the future of many students had been destroyed by use of illicit drugs.

While encouraging parents to monitor the company or peer groups their wards keep, Solomon regretted that, “Those who are lucky to survive after many wasted years and fortune are now undergoing rehabilitation”.

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