Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has stated that he has never drank alcohol or smoked cigarettes.

He made this known while speaking to secondary school students who participated in the grand finale of the National Quiz Competition organised by the National Institute For Legislative And Democratic Studies.

Akpabio advised the youths to stay clear of vices that could negatively impact their dreams and aspirations in life.

He added that they refrain from taking alcohol or engaging in smoking any form of substance that could put their health at risk.

“You should strive to become visionary leaders in the future by abstaining from things that would truncate your dreams and goals.

“In my case, I have never smoked cigarettes or taken alcohol before. This is because, growing up, I listened to parental guidance.

“As a kid, I usually see a man who would stagger on the road and fall into the gutters. I asked my mum who told me it was because he was drunk,” he said.

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