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Nigeria’s anti-drug war will be strengthened by newly-trained operatives, Marwa assures

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September 25, 2021
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Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd), has expressed happiness at the significant strength gained through the war against drug abuse and trafficking, with the addition of hundreds of newly-trained Narcotic Assistants to the Agency’s workforce.

This was disclosed by the Agency’s Director, Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, in a statement.

Marwa made the expression at the official passing out parade and closing ceremony of the training of Narcotic Assistants Course 3, on Saturday, September 25, 2021, at the NDLEA Academy, Kotton Rikus, Jos, Plateau State.

•NDLEA Secretary, Mr Shadrach Haruna, representing the Chairman/ CEO, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) OFR, as Special Guest & Parade Reviewer

The Chairman, who was the special guest and reviewing officer of the parade, represented by the Agency’s Secretary, Mr Shadrach Haruna, said: “Today’s ceremony signposts yet another of the Agency’s efforts towards the War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) campaign and the total eradication of illicit drugs and their effects in Nigeria. In particular, this training and passing out ceremony aligns with my vision of a well-motivated, visible and proactive workforce that is service-ready to meet the dreams and aspirations of the founding fathers of the Agency and that of the nation in general.”

Pointing out the Narcotic Assistants Course 3 of 2021 as the largest of the cadre and the first-ever course in over 25 years, Marwa noted the process leading to the training started in 2019 but was put on hold because of the COVID-19 pandemic, which prevented gatherings and engendered global lockdowns across countries and continents.

Gen. Marwa, while stressing that the Agency has lived up to its mandate and the accompanying challenges in the past eight months, reminded the new Narcotic Assistants that they would be joining their colleagues who were already on the field across Nigeria fighting the drug war.

“The training has prepared you physically, mentally and psychologically for the demanding tasks ahead. You must, henceforth, keep in mind that you are on national assignment in the fight against the drug pandemic,” Marwa stated.

Warning of the dangers ahead, the NDLEA boss told the new officers: “You are going to be assaulted and tempted psychologically and physically, subtly and brashly by merchants of this nefarious trade. You will be offered money and other forms of gratification. I call on you all to cultivate the will, guts and coping skills required to reject these temptations and allow for effective discharge of your duties.”

The NDLEA Chairman also seized the occasion to remind the new Narcotic Assistants and the public at large of the fact that the fight against illicit drug, this time, was not half-hearted and would not be compromised.

He said: “The Agency, more than ever before, demands complete loyalty, commitment, sacrifice and dedication from you in pursuit of the nation’s goal of a drug-free society. Since I assumed office, I have demonstrated in word and in action, a desire to up the ante of Drug Enforcement Administration in Nigeria as well as improve staff welfare and better working conditions for the Agency.

“It is my aspiration that by the time the current series of Basic Training is completed, the NDLEA will be able to establish offices and presence in all the seven hundred and seventy-four (774) local government areas in Nigeria.”

Assuring the new officers of the leadership’s resolve to continue to work on improving the welfare, working conditions and environment of the Agency’s workforce, Marwa urged them to abide by the ethos of paramilitary service, namely discipline and loyalty.

•Narcotic Assistants Course 3, 2021 in group photograph with the Commandant, NDLEA Academy and other top officers of the Agency.

“I charge you all to conduct yourselves as well-trained and disciplined men fighting a just war aimed at ridding the country of the drug scourge,” he said.

He concluded his speech with a call to the public to join forces with the NDLEA at safeguarding the country against the drug menace.

“We must always keep in mind that it is our society, our children, our youths, our people, our future and our culture that are under attack and in danger of being replaced by the drug culture. Let us together arise in unison against this dreaded monster,” said Marwa.

The ceremony, which concluded with an awards presentation to the best performing cadets in eight different categories, was well attended by a cross-section of the public and service institutions, including representatives of the GOC, 3 Div, Nigerian Army, Federal Road Safety Commission, (FRSC), Nigeria Immigration Service, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Nigeria Customs Service, Nigeria Correctional Service, chairman, Senate Committee on Narcotics and Jos North Traditional Council, among others.

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