Drug Free World African in partnership with mama legacies, an NGO that emphasizes more on eating good food than drugs to fight against drug addictions and self-medication has distributed ready-made food and drinks to 100 vulnerable groups and Persons with Disabilities in Umuahia, Abia State.
Abia State Representative of the organization, Alaukwu Nnenna speaking with Inclusive News Network, INN, said the organization chose to use the period of the lock down to feed not only people with disabilities but other vulnerable people.
She said “People with Disabilities were the organization’s target but the food was too much so they had to distribute to other vulnerables.”
“Person with disabilities are been neglected in this pandemic period so I think it’s wise to include them in this sharing of palliative because they are the most vulnerable.”
Abia State Representative of DFWA, Alaukwu Nnenna
INN learnt that the organization slogan for the project was “No to Drugs, Yes to Food”.
Nnenna stressed that it’s important to eat good food and keep good hygiene to prevent sickness.
“There is need to educate people living with disabilities the important of eating good food and living in a good environment.”
“They are not left out in drug abuse and self-medication. That is why they need to be included in the program to know the dangers of drug abuse. Inclusion is all we want”
The-day hosting event was held at Stadium in Umuahia, Abia State.