Community-based organization · Kano State, Nigeria
A clear chain of command connecting state-level leadership to volunteers serving in communities across Kano State.
Highest administrative and operational authority of WADA in Kano State; sets policy, strategy and supervises all command structures.
Portfolio leadership covering operations, administration and finance, narcotics, planning and seminar, special services, and guidance and counselling.
Support departmental leadership and coordinate assigned functional responsibilities.
Headed by an Area Commandant, supervising Zonal and Unit Commands within an assigned area.
Led by a Zonal Commandant, supervising Unit Command activities and local campaigns.
Headed by a Unit Commandant, supported by volunteer officers and WADA Marshals.
Trained volunteers delivering grassroots prevention, outreach and community service.
Command responsibilities
Each Area Command is headed by an Area Commandant responsible for:
Each Zonal Command is led by a Zonal Commandant responsible for:
Each Unit Command is headed by a Unit Commandant and supported by volunteer officers and WADA Marshals. Unit responsibilities:
WADA Marshals constitute the backbone of the organization and serve as trained volunteers dedicated to promoting drug abuse prevention, youth development, peace building and community service.
