Senate committee backs NDLEA’s anti-drug war

The Public Accounts Committee of the Nigerian Senate has commended the Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (retd.), for providing what it refers to as “good leadership for the anti-narcotics agency in its onslaught against drug abuse and illicit drug trafficking in Nigeria.”

The agency’s spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, in a statement on Tuesday said the chairman of the committee, Senator Matthew Urhoghide, who gave the commendation on Tuesday during the Public Hearing on Service Wide Vote at the Senate Complex, Abuja, said Marwa’s leadership at NDLEA has changed the country’s drug war narrative both locally and internationally.

“While bemoaning the past when the agency lost its glory, the Senate committee chairman said it is now daily visible and glaring to all Nigerians that the NDLEA is not only barking but also biting deep drug barons and dealers that have for years remained invisible and untouchable, and he expressed the committee’s readiness to continue to support Marwa and the NDLEA to succeed in making Nigeria a drug free country.

“He added that while the committee continues to push for support for Marwa’s tireless efforts against drug abuse and trafficking of illicit substances, the NDLEA boss should always feel free to approach members for any support that will make the agency better.

“In his response, Marwa commended the committee, the Senate, and the entire National Assembly for providing the necessary legislative support for the agency to achieve its vision and set goals.

“He assured them that with their continued support, NDLEA will continue to make Nigerians and Nigeria proud in the discharge of its responsibilities.