By Hassan Umar Shallpella
The harmful effect of Tobacco and other substances on the well-being of the people has necessitated, the Njir Hoba Multipurpose Cooperative Group also known as “Njir Hoba” to inaugurate a club that would enlighten people, particularly youths in Kulinyi District on the need to abstain themselves from smoking.
Inaugurating the Club, Thursday in Kala’a which was sponsored by Mrs Dabney Shall-Holma, Adamawa State Coordinator -Tabacco and Other Harmful Substances Engr. Umaru Hassan said members of the club will have time to interact with the community to find lasting solutions to the menace.
He explained that the club will serve as a springboard towards the total eradication of smoking in Kulinyi District, Hong local government area, and by extension Adamawa State as a whole.
The State Coordinator reminded members of the club that their selection is a call to service aimed at having a healthy society devoid of smokers.
He stressed the need for parents to ensure they cultured their children on the negative impact of smoking on their health and e society.
He worried that the tobacco substances is harmful and deadly,and anyone it is liable to die young irrespective of personality, region and ethnic.
“Effect of tobacco substances are deadly and is not a respecter of persons or individuals.” He said
