The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA),Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) has urged the agency’s officers and staff to remain determined and steadfast in their fight against illicit drug trafficking and dealers.
Marwa stated this during the commissioning of newly constructed terrace flats for personnel at the Zonal Command, Kano Command, Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport Command, and members of the Strike Force Team deployed to Kano, along with a new rehabilitation facility.
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He emphasized that the commissioning serves as a vital step in enhancing the agency’s capacity to combat drug-related challenges and another testimony to President Bola Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to the welfare of security personnel including NDLEA.
“We are acutely aware that the effectiveness of our officers hinges not merely upon their training and tools, but also upon the quality of their living conditions. A secure and decent home front empowers the spirit, sharpens the mind, and steels the resolve of those tasked with the solemn duty of safeguarding our society from the scourge of illicit drugs”,
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While recalling that the first ever NDLEA barrack in its 35-year history was commissioned in Yola, Adamawa state in February, Marwa disclosed that the Agency has just completed another barrack in Abuja, which is due for commissioning by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
He justified the provision of decent accommodation for the Agency’s workforce.
“These structures we commission today are not mere edifices of brick and mortar; they are symbols of peace, assurance, and respect. They reflect the value we place on our officers and an affirmation of our enduring pledge to uplift their standard of living. The challenges we face in this noble task are immense”
“The war against drug abuse and trafficking is not for the faint-hearted it demands unyielding courage, iron discipline, and a resolute sense of purpose. With improved living conditions, our officers are fortified physically, mentally, and emotionally to bear the burden of this vital mission.”
Marwa acknowledged the sacrifices being made daily by NDLEA officers to rid the country of illicit drugs and urged them to continue to stand up to the challenge of the drug menace.
The Chairman urged personnel who will inhabit the buildings to treat the facilities with care and discipline, adding that the commissioning is a notable milestone in the determined march toward a more resilient, people-focused, and mission-driven NDLEA.
“Let us, together, continue to build an institution that stands for excellence, inspires loyalty, and never ceases to support its personnel.”
The NDLEA boss thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his steadfast support for the Agency.
“Our gratitude equally extends to the many stakeholders who have stood shoulder-to-shoulder with us in the pursuit of our constitutional mandate”, he added.
He seized the opportunity to decorate the Zonal Commander, Zone 5 Command of the Agency, Maryam Gambo Sani with her new rank of Deputy Commander General of Narcotics, DCGN.