Drug Scourge: Marwa Rallies NDLEA Officers to Intensify Efforts

By Oluwakemi Kindness

 

Officers and men of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have been charged to remain resolute and steadfast in the ongoing onslaught against illicit drug trafficking and dealers.

Chairman of the agency retired Brigadier General Buba Marwa gave the charge on Saturday while commissioning blocks of terrace flats accommodation newly constructed for personnel of the Zonal Command, Kano Command, Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport Command, and officers of the Strike Force Team of the Agency deployed to Kano as well as a rehabilitation facility.

He sas the commissioning stands as yet another testimony to President Bola Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to the welfare of security personnel including NDLEA.

“We are acutely aware that the effectiveness of our officers hinges not merely upon their training and tools, but also upon the quality of their living conditions.

According to him, a secure and decent home front empowers the spirit, sharpens the mind, and steels the resolve of those tasked with the solemn duty of safeguarding our society from the scourge of illicit drugs”.

While recalling that the first ever NDLEA barrack in its 35-year history was commissioned in Yola, Adamawa state in February, Marwa disclosed that the Agency has just completed another barrack in Abuja, which is due for commissioning by President Bola Tinubu.

According to a statement by the Spokesperson of the NDLEA, Femi Babafemi Marwa adds that similar projects are at various stages of completion in Enugu and Lagos.

He justified the provision of decent accommodation for the Agency’s workforce.

“These structures we commission today are not mere edifices of brick and mortar; they are symbols of peace, assurance, and respect.

They reflect the value we place on our officers and an affirmation of our enduring pledge to uplift their standard of living.

He states that the challenges they face in the discharge of their noble task are immense.

“The war against drug abuse and trafficking is not for the faint-hearted—it demands unyielding courage, iron discipline, and a resolute sense of purpose. With improved living conditions, our officers are fortified—physically, mentally, and emotionally—to bear the burden of this vital mission.”

He acknowledges the sacrifices being made daily by NDLEA officers to rid the country of illicit drugs and urged them to continue to stand up to the challenge of the drug menace.

The NDLEA boss thanks President Bola Tinubu for his steadfast support for the Agency. “Our gratitude equally extends to the many stakeholders who have stood shoulder-to-shoulder with us in the pursuit of our constitutional mandate”, he added.