By Omoyeni Ojeifo
In a strategic move to secure the the future of Nigerian youths, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) have strengthened collaboration to curb substance abuse across tertiary institutions in the country.
The agreement was reached during a high level meeting on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Abuja, where student leaders also expressed support for the Federal Government’s education and security reforms.
A key issue discussed was the Federal Government’s Drug Integrity Test Policy for students.
Chairman of NDLEA, retired Brig.-Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa, clarified that the initiative is a public health measure, not a punitive system.
“The test acts as a safety net to detect substance use early. By focusing on treatment and rehabilitation, it helps students recover without jeopardising their academic future,” he said.
Marwa warned that drug abuse affects not only individuals but also families and society, stressing the importance of early intervention.
NANS National President, Comrade Sola Oladoja, reaffirmed students’ support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, citing student loans, improved academic stability, and the War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) campaign as key achievements.
“Our commitment to support the President’s re-election in 2027 is a reflection of the progress we have seen in education and youth empowerment,” Oladoja said.
The meeting ended with both parties agreeing to expand NDLEA advocacy programmes in campuses nationwide, using peer influence to discourage drug use and support affected students.
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