The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has called for stronger global collaboration to tackle the rising threat of drug trafficking and substance abuse
The NDLEA Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd), made this known while speaking at the 7th Security and Emergency Management Awards and Conference (SAEMA 2025) in Abuja,
He said the nation’s experience showed how drug-related crimes were deeply connected to both national and international security.
Marwa explained that the agency would intensify its two-pronged strategy of aggressive interdiction and compassionate rehabilitation during his second tenure
The NDLEA chairman added that the task of securing the country was a shared responsibility among the governments, security institutions, and communities.
He further praised the SAEMA 2025 theme, “Drug Control and National Security: Innovations for a Safer Tomorrow,” describing it as a timely contribution to global discussions.
News edited by Favour Owonibi