Nacada seeks increased resources for strategic plan implementation

The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse has said it is seeking increased resources and support for its strategic plan implementation

Nacada CEO Anthony Omerikwa said they are experiencing inadequate resources.

The chief executive officer said the projection is operating at a 50 per cent gap.

He spoke during the Nacada strategic plan launch 2023-2027.

"Effective implementation of a plan of this nature requires adequate resources. While the resources allocated to Nacada, which we are very thankful, is not little, it is hardly adequate for us to fully implement our mandate and to create the changes that we deserve, that the country deserves," Omerikwa said.

"We are still pleading and imploring the government to give us more money as a means to achieve what we intend to achieve." 

Omerikwa said that they are also calling upon their partners to appreciate the great role they play in the country and support them by all means, in cash, time, and in every way possible.

The CEO said the plan will form the basis for resource allocations as well as support building a culture to drive the realization of a nation free from alcohol and drug abuse.

"We recognize the role of our partners, stakeholders, who play a very critical role in our service realization, who play a key and important role in our service realization," the CEO said.

He sought the help of the department and agencies, the county government, non-governmental organizations, faith-based organizations, and the general public.

"I want to give special recognition to the Interior PS for his unrelenting support and guidance in this journey," Omerikwa said.