Sierra Leonean President Declares National Emergency On Substance Abuse

President Bio declared a national emergency on substance abuse during a late-night address on Thursday, acknowledging the devastating impact of kush on Sierra Leone’s youth. He emphasized the urgent need to address the issue and announced the formation of a national task force on substance abuse.

This task force, comprised of representatives from all sectors of society and overseen by a presidential advisory team, will implement a comprehensive five-step strategy aimed at achieving a drug-free future for the nation.