Gombe: Clerics charge youth to shun internet fraud, drug abuse

Clerics from the Seventh -Day Adventist (SDA) Church in Gombe have advised youths against denting the image of the country through negative activities such internet fraud and drug abuse.

The clerics gave the advice while addressing newsmen during the 9th Biennial Convention of the Nigeria Association of Adventist Students (NAAS) North-east Zone held in Gombe on Sunday with the theme: “Making A Difference.’’

Pastor Vealumun Iorkyaa, the pastor-in-charge of Northern Nigeria Union Conference, SDA Abuja, charged the youths to avoid whatever would give Nigeria a bad reputation, adding “the choice to do things lies with an individual.

“We have the power to change Nigeria as youths if we stay on the right part. If youths are to become leaders, then staying out of drugs or substance abuse is one way of proving their preparedness.

”Our youths have no excuse not to shine and excel. Light is better appreciated compared to darkness. Nigeria has earned a good name internationally, so the youths should not dent it.

“The decision to live and to be different is personal. Our youths must take personal decision to do the right thing and stand for Jesus to create an environment free of drug abuse and other vices,’’ he said.

Iorkyaa also urged youths to see drug abuse as a battle against their future and their ability to make Godly choices in life.

“The youths must stay out of drugs and whatever will destroy their health. Drug or substance abuse has never done anyone some good. So anyone taking it is agreeing to destroy himself or herself.

“Our youths should shun all substances that negatively affect their body, mind and state of reasoning. Substances abuse and even use of those that are legal but not prescribed should be avoided.

Also speaking, Mr Micah Junior, Zonal President NAAS, said the youths should stand firm against the forces of drug abuse and other social vices in contemporary time.

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