NDLEA Chairman/CEO, retired Brig.-Gen. Mohamed Marwa, has urged the agency’s officers to stay resolute and committed in the battle against illicit drugs and traffickers.
Marwa gave the charge on Saturday while inaugurating newly constructed blocks of terrace flats for personnel of the Zonal Command, Kano Command, Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport Command, and the Strike Force Team deployed to Kano, as well as a rehabilitation facility.
In a statement given to Persecondnews on Friday, NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Mr. Femi Babafemi, quoted Marwa as saying the infrastructure stands as yet another testimony to President Bola Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to the welfare of security personnel, including NDLEA.
The statement reads: “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.”
While recalling that the first-ever NDLEA barrack in its 35-year history was inaugurated in Yola, Adamawa State, in February, Marwa disclosed that the agency has just completed another barrack in Abuja.
He added that the Abuja barrack is due for inauguration by President Bola Tinubu and that similar projects are at various stages of completion in Enugu and Lagos.
He said: “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 daily sacrifices made by NDLEA officers in ridding the country of illicit drugs and urged them to continue standing up to the challenge of the drug menace.
He said: “I wish to sincerely acknowledge and commend the dedication and hard work of all NDLEA officers serving in Kano. The records of arrests, seizures, and convictions over the past twelve months both in quantity and quality have been impressive.
“As a state with an international border and an international airport, the importance of securing Kano against drug trafficking cannot be overstated. Therefore, NDLEA officers in this territory must continue to rise to the challenge. While we applaud the performance so far, we also look forward to even greater results in the future.”
He urged the personnel who would inhabit the buildings to treat the facilities with care and discipline, noting that the commissioning marked a notable milestone in the agency’s determined march toward a more resilient, people-focused, and mission-driven NDLEA.
Marwa said: “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 the President 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 seized the opportunity to decorate Zonal Commander Maryam Gambo Sani of the Agency’s Zone 5 Command with her new rank of Deputy Commander General of Narcotics (DCGN).
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