Enviro News Asia, Jakarta — Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Jakarta (UPNVJ), in collaboration with the Pondok Labu Sub-District administration, organized a drug abuse prevention awareness program to strengthen anti-narcotics vigilance among the academic community. The event took place at the Bhinneka Tunggal Ika Auditorium, UPNVJ, and formed part of the university’s commitment to its identity as a Bela Negara (state defense) campus.
The program involved educators from the South Jakarta City Office of the National Narcotics Agency (BNN) and officials from the Pondok Labu Sub-District. The organizers aimed to raise awareness of narcotics-related risks, promote early prevention measures, and encourage active participation from students and university staff in combating drug abuse.
BNN South Jakarta Junior Expert Drug Counselor Ahmad Sulaiman delivered a comprehensive briefing on the health, legal, and social impacts of narcotics abuse. Pondok Labu Sub-District Head Nachnoer Vernier also addressed participants and emphasized the importance of community-based collaboration in preventing drug-related threats. The session included interactive discussions to help participants identify early warning signs and preventive strategies.
During the event, the Pondok Labu Sub-District appointed four UPNVJ administrative staff members—Disa Prihantini, Nabila Permata Sari, Muhammad Irfan, and Muhammad Angga—as Anti-Drug Ambassadors. The appointment aims to strengthen internal advocacy and peer-based prevention efforts within the campus environment.
Head of UPNVJ Student Affairs Working Team Drs. Sarlan stated that the initiative aligns with the university’s vision and mission as a Bela Negara campus. He said the collaboration supports the role of students and staff in safeguarding national resilience from narcotics threats through awareness and collective responsibility.
UPNVJ affirmed that the anti-drug socialization program reflects its broader commitment to contributing actively to society. The university emphasized that strengthening education-based prevention efforts remains an integral part of promoting quality education and addressing social challenges related to narcotics. (www.upnvj.ac.id)
