President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has reaffirmed its commitment to bolstering the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), citing drug trafficking as a critical national security challenge.
At the commissioning of 48 new operational vehicles for the NDLEA comprising 38 SUVs and 10 sedans .
National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu described drug trafficking as “not merely a crime issue but a threat to national stability,” warning that it fuels insurgency, armed robbery, kidnapping, and cult-related violence.
Under Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, drug control is considered a key pillar for peace and stability. The administration has backed this stance with fiscal support, tighter inter-agency coordination, and policy reforms, enabling the NDLEA to expand its mobility and rapid-response capabilities across the country.
Proven Impact Under Marwa’s Leadership
Since Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (rtd.) assumed office two years ago, the NDLEA has recorded:40,887 arrests, including 45 identified drug barons, Seizures totalling 5.5 million kilograms of illicit substances,
Destruction of 704 hectares of cannabis farms,
8,682 convictions with accompanying asset forfeitures, Treatment of 24,173 drug users in 30 rehabilitation centers and 8,698 sensitisation campaigns under the War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) initiative.
Stakeholders Commend Progress been made so far by the agency, Attorney General. Lateef Fagbemi drew a direct link between illicit drugs and violent crime rates, commending the NDLEA’s high morale and effective leadership. Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa hailed the vehicle acquisition as a “significant boost” to operational capability, while Bureau of Public Procurement Director-General Dr. Mamman Ahmadu Adedokun praised the NDLEA for upholding due process and procurement standards.
With enhanced resources and firm presidential backing, the NDLEA is expected to step up its fight against drug trafficking and abuse — a mission the Tinubu government has declared central to Nigeria’s internal security.
Source : NDLEA Report
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