The House of Representatives has called for mandatory drug test for secondary school students to curb drug abuse among youths and the

The rate of drug abuse among youths and teenagers in Nigeria is a concerns that requires collective efforts to tackle
Worried by this incident, the House resolved to take measure to address the menace.
Mr. Moshood Olanruwaju,from lagos while raising a motion on drug abuse emphasized that Random Drug test should be adopted as a measure to curb the menace.
The House said it was cognizant that a mandatory routine and random drug testing for students is for preventive, not punitive purposes and early intervention is crucial for achieving success in tackling the menace of substance abuse.

“It also noted that the youth are critical stakeholders in fostering socio-economic development in the country and their vulnerability to societal vices necessitates strategic government intervention to secure their wellbeing and enhance their contributions to national development.
The House worried that substance abuse among young people is fast becoming a global public health concern, gradually leading to complications like personality disorders, drug dependence, and death.”
During the Plenary the House also urged the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB to extend registration for 2024 UTME examination for two weeks.
The sponsor of the motion, from Zamfara State Mr Bello Shinkafi, said tthis would allow for more students to participate in the examination.
The House at the plenary passed for second reading a bill to add Anambra State as an oil producing state.
The sponsor of the Bill,from Anambra State, Mr. George Ozodinobi said the bill if passed and assented to would boost socio-economic development of the state
The House also reconstituted some committes ,They are the Committee on Students Loan and committee on Polytechnic.