NDLEA’s global relevance in counter-narcotics efforts commendable, says Marwa

By: Zagazola Makama 

The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig.-Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), has commended the agency’s growing strategic relevance in global counter-narcotics efforts.

Marwa gave the commendation while reviewing the participation of NDLEA Maritime Intelligence Officers at the North Sea and Channel Maritime Information Group meeting held in Southampton, United Kingdom.

He described Nigeria’s invitation as the only African country represented at the conference as a strong recognition of the agency’s operational capacity and professionalism.

According to him, the participation of NDLEA officers in conference sessions and joint operational engagements with the UK Border Force marked a significant milestone in strengthening international collaboration against transnational organised crime.

Marwa said the exposure of NDLEA personnel to advanced interdiction techniques, intelligence-sharing frameworks and real-time maritime operations would enhance the agency’s capacity to disrupt drug trafficking networks along Nigeria’s waterways.

He emphasised that such international engagements were critical to building a modern, intelligence-driven enforcement institution capable of responding to evolving drug trafficking trends.

The NDLEA boss reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to deepening partnerships with global counterparts to safeguard Nigeria and contribute to global drug control efforts.

He also expressed appreciation to the UK authorities, particularly the Home Office International Operations, for the cooperation extended to NDLEA officers during the engagements held between March 4 and March 12.

Earlier, the leader of the NDLEA delegation, Deputy Commander of Narcotics, Aminu Jega, said the visit was aimed at strengthening operational cooperation, intelligence sharing and maritime security collaboration with United Kingdom agencies.

Jega noted that the conference brought together maritime security stakeholders from European countries and UK agencies to deliberate on emerging threats and collaborative strategies.

He added that the NDLEA team presented the agency’s operational achievements, which attracted commendations and generated constructive discussions among participants.