The CEO of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, has delivered a stern warning to the newly-trained 2,500 cadets, emphasizing the agency’s zero-tolerance for internal sabotage in the relentless fight against substance abuse and drug trafficking in Nigeria.
Addressing the cadets at the passing out parade for the Senior Officers Basic Course 16 in Jos, Marwa urged them to steel their resolve for the arduous task ahead, stressing the uncompromising nature of the agency’s ethics and objectives.
“We cannot afford to slacken our efforts in combating substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking. Therefore, you must prepare yourselves mentally and be unwavering in fulfilling your responsibilities. There is no room for compromising professional ethics or undermining the organization’s goals, as the agency will not tolerate internal sabotage,” he declared.
Represented by the agency’s Director of Planning, Research and Statistics, Victoria Egbase, Marwa reiterated the imperative of executing their duties within the confines of the law to rid society of the scourge of illicit substances.
Expressing concern over the increasingly complex and devastating impact of illicit drugs on society, Marwa emphasized the dire nature of the Nigerian drug situation over the past three decades.
Highlighting the passing out parade as a tangible demonstration of the ongoing agency restructuring to bolster its workforce in the fight against drug abuse and trafficking, Marwa accentuated the comprehensive training imparted to the officers, equipping them to be proficient and effective in enforcing drug laws, requiring sacrifice, loyalty, and discipline.
“I am convinced that they understand the pivotal role they play in the societal law and order system,” he remarked.
Furthermore, Marwa underscored the agency’s proactive stance in instituting goal-oriented initiatives and efficient mechanisms, such as the Offensive Action and War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) advocacy.
The NDLEA chief expressed gratitude to the Plateau government for providing a conducive training environment for the four-month program.
In attendance at the ceremony were Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Drugs and Narcotics, Abass Agboworin, who lauded the agency’s efforts, affirming its extensive reach in combating the drug menace. Notable figures present also included Governor Caleb Mutfwang, represented by Deputy Governor Josephine Piyo, traditional rulers, and representatives from other security agencies.
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