The Neo Black Movement of Africa (NBM), Ohaukwu Chapter, has intensified its campaign against drug abuse and other social vices by taking its anti-drug crusade to secondary schools across Ebonyi State, where it also donated educational materials and unveiled musical instruments to promote moral values among young people.
The outreach, which formed part of activities marking this year's celebration of the organisation, was held in Boys' Secondary School, Ezzangbo, Community Secondary School, Okposhi Eheku, Ngbo, and Effium Secondary School.
Addressing the students, the Coordinator of the Neo Black Movement in Ohaukwu Local Government Area, Mr. Wilson Omoha, urged them to shun drug abuse, cultism, kidnapping, rape, armed robbery and other criminal activities, stressing that the future of society depends on raising disciplined and morally upright youths.
He said the annual school outreach was designed to educate students on the dangers of crime while encouraging them to remain committed to their education and personal development.
According to Omoha, the organisation is committed to fighting oppression, intimidation and injustice against Black people and believes that promoting sound moral values among young people is essential to building a peaceful and progressive society.
He explained that members of the movement distributed educational materials and copies of the Holy Bible to the students to encourage academic excellence and moral living.
"We believe that investing in the younger generation is one of the most effective ways to secure a better future for our communities. We are optimistic that the knowledge shared today will inspire these students to become responsible citizens and future leaders," he said.
Also speaking, an NBM stakeholder in Ohaukwu Local Government Area, Mr. Onwe, advised the students to remain disciplined, humble and obedient to their parents, teachers and school authorities.
He warned them against stealing, drug abuse and other criminal acts, noting that poor decisions made during adolescence could have lifelong consequences.
Onwe encouraged the students to concentrate on their studies, expressing confidence that many of them could rise to occupy leadership positions, including commissioners, ministers, senators, governors and even the President of Nigeria, through hard work, discipline and good character.
Responding on behalf of the benefiting schools, the Principal of Boys' Secondary School, Ezzangbo, Mr. Cypril Uwa, commended the Neo Black Movement for what he described as a timely intervention in the moral and educational development of students.
Uwa appealed to the organisation to establish moral and anti-crime clubs in secondary schools to sustain the campaign and provide continuous mentorship for students.
According to him, regular engagement with students would reinforce the values of discipline, responsibility and patriotism, thereby contributing to the emergence of a better society.
He expressed optimism that the initiative would be extended to all the 13 local government areas of Ebonyi State and beyond to further reduce youth involvement in crime and promote responsible citizenship.
The highlight of the event was the unveiling of musical instruments, including a set of traditional Ogba (Gbo) drums and English drum sets, as part of activities marking the organisation's annual celebration.
The gesture underscored the group's commitment to promoting cultural heritage alongside youth development and social reorientation.
