The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd), highlights the significance of the ongoing NDLEA Act amendment in enhancing the agency’s capability to combat substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking. Speaking at the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Drug Control meeting, Marwa emphasizes the funding challenges faced by the agency and anticipates positive developments with the amendment. The NDLEA reports progress in key areas, including the arrest of drug traffickers and destruction of illicit drug farms in 2023. The Committee issues a communique, calling for a state of emergency on drug abuse and urging greater collaboration among stakeholders to address the drug problem effectively.
