Dapo Abiodun, Ogun state governor
Dapo Abiodun, governor of Ogun state, has applauded President Bola Tinubu for renewing the appointment of Buba Marwa as chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for another five-year term.
In a statement issued on Friday by Kayode Akinmade, his spokesperson, Abiodun described Marwa’s reappointment as a well-deserved endorsement of competence, integrity, patriotism and excellence in public service.
Abiodun, who is the chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum, said the tenure extension for Marwa affirms Tinubu’s commitment to rewarding public officials who demonstrate exceptional performance in their duties.
He noted that Marwa, first appointed in January 2021 by the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, has recorded outstanding achievements that justify the confidence reposed in him.
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Before assuming office as NDLEA chairman, Marwa had served as chairman of the presidential advisory committee for the elimination of drug abuse between 2018 and 2020.
Highlighting Marwa’s record at the agency, Abiodun cited several achievements, including the arrest of more than 73,000 drug traffickers and barons, the seizure of over 15 million kilogrammes of illicit substances, and the conviction of more than 12,000 offenders.
He added that the NDLEA, under Marwa’s leadership, has also provided counselling and rehabilitation for over 8,200 drug users through various programmes.
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“By all means, General Marwa’s reappointment as NDLEA boss is great news for the safety and security of Nigeria and for safeguarding the country’s future from the destructive effects of narcotics,” Abiodun said.
“President Tinubu has done Nigeria a great service with this reappointment.”
The governor praised Marwa for initiating nationwide campaigns against drug abuse, deepening international cooperation, and transforming the NDLEA into a model institution known for accountability and effective service delivery.
He extended his felicitations to the NDLEA chairman and urged him to sustain the momentum in the fight against drug abuse and trafficking.
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