The National Council of Women Societies has kicked against the planned legalisation of Cannabis Sativa in Nigeria.
Mrs Laraba Shoda, the National President of the NCWS made this statement in Abuja on Monday as she cautioned that the weed should not be legalised for any reason, the News Agency of Nigeria reports.
Shoda further advised that individuals who want to use it for medical purposes should do so through established legal channels.
The House of Representatives had earlier expressed its readiness to legalise the use of Cannabis Sativa in the country due to its economic benefits.
“As Nigerian women, we say no to the legalisation of Cannabis Sativa. We already have lots of challenges in the country that are associated with drugs abuse; legalising Cannabis Sativa will further worsen our situation, despite its tremendous benefits. I am sure we are not ready as a nation to handle the legalisation of the weed at this time,’’ she said.