Foundation Tasks Parents, Families On Moral Rectitude 

The Men Aglow Charity foundation, a Non Governmental Organization, has tasked parents and families to step up efforts towards moral rectitude in the society.

The foundation also blamed the high rate of social vices in the society on lack of  family values.

It  said this at 2025 Run For life Event it organized in Port Harcourt.

The event with the theme: “Youth Drugs and the society”, was part of activities for the just concluded World Father’s Day celebration.

It was organised by the foundation in partnership with the Rivers State Ministry of Health, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Yrido RSUTH among others.

Chairman of the foundation, Chief Kalada Wilson, said families must be blamed for the high rate of social vices in the society.

He said it was in realization of this that the foundation decided to launch the campaign against the incessant use and abuse of drugs

“So as fathers, in commemoration of this year’s international father’s day celebration, we decided to launch this campaign against the incessant use and abuse of drugs and substances among our teeming youth population.”

Kalada described the foundation as a child of necessity born to tackle  similar societal, health and fundamental issues challenging most homes today in our time adding that the “brand Run for life is our corporate brand nomenclature that we use to address the societal challenges as we see them appear.”

He also condemned the desperation for quick wealth, asking “what has happened to hard work, integrity and dignity?”

Kalada said time has come for both parents and grandparents to teach their children and wards moral values

“Teach values, wealth is good but wisdom, character and contentment are better “he said.

Kalada thanked the Rivers State Ministry of Health, Rivers State University Teaching Hospital, National Drug law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), and Youth Rescue International Development organisation for their support.

Also speaking, Permanent Secretary, Rivers State Ministry of Health, Dr Mekele Igwe, said time has come for the society to do more to arrest the high rate of social vices.

Dr Igwe also has tasked non governmental organisations to assist in its campaign towards the eradication of drug abuse  in the society.

He thanked the group for the event and urged other non governmental organisations to emulate it.

In his lecture titled: “Drugs: understanding use, abuse and the part to a drug free society a message to the youth”, the Director, Public Health, Rivers State Ministry of Health, Dr Ndubuisi Akpuh, advised young people to avoid drugs as it reduces their potentials

“Your potentials are limitless, don’t let drugs limit it” he said.

He also called for more awareness to reach out to youths especially those in remote areas.

On her part, Dr. Mrs. Iberedem David said families including the larger societies have a lot to do to curb the menace of drug abuse.

According to her, the challenges of curbing drug abuse falls squarely on individuals, families and communities as well as the government.

The event was attended by the representative of the NDLEA, school children and others.

Claire Julius & Victory Obilor