The Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Buba Marwa (retd.), has issued a stern warning against internal sabotage in the renewed fight against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in Nigeria.
Speaking at the passing out ceremony of an additional 2,500 cadets of Senior Officers Basic Course 16 in Jos, Plateau State, Marwa emphasized that there would be no room for compromising the ethics of the profession or subverting the goals of the organization.
Marwa highlighted the significance of the ceremony, completing the addition of 5,000 personnel to the NDLEA workforce.
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He urged the newly trained officers to make a significant impact in the ongoing campaign against illicit drugs, particularly cannabis, opioids, and other psychoactive substances.
Stressing the importance of the new recruits, Marwa stated that their efforts should have an immediate and far-reaching impact on the anti-drug campaign.
The NDLEA Chairman emphasized the need for sacrifice, loyalty, and discipline in the fight against drug abuse and trafficking.
He noted that the passing out ceremony marked one of the manifestations of the ongoing restructuring in the agency, aimed at strengthening the workforce to enhance the effectiveness of drug law enforcement in the country.
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