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Over 80 pupils converging at the Integrated Polytechnic Centre (IPRC) in Ngoma District, were on November 13 explained on various illicit drugs in the country and dangers associated with their consumption.
The pupils from various parts of the district are sheltered at the IPRC campus where they will stay for thirty days acquiring skills in computer, among others.
Assistant Inspector of Police (AIP), Jean Pierre Ndayisaba the District Community Liason Officer asked the youngsters to say no to anyone that tries to seduce them with materialistic things and instead report such people.
He also urged them to report people who are involved in drug abuse and instead be good children and help their parents at home.
“Narcotic drugs are not only dangerous to your health, but can also affect your performance in school thus depriving you of your good future,"
Kizito Habimana, IPRC Vice Principle in charge of Administration and Finance urged the pupils to commit their time and mind to the skills they being given in IPRC and importantly avoid engaging in malpractices like drug abuse.
“We organized this programme to sensitise pupils in holidays on the dangers of drug abuse, Gender Based Violence (GBV) and importantly give them skills in welding, computer and construction,’ noted Habimana.
“They (pupils) are happy with the programme here and I am sure such programmes are a basis for our children to become reasonable and competent citizens ,” said Habimana.
