Buba Marwa, NDLEA chairman
Buba Marwa, chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has charged personnel to remain resolute in the ongoing fight against illicit drug trafficking and dealers.
This is coming a day after three NDLEA officers were injured after gunmen attacked them during a raid on an uncompleted building in the Jahi area of Abuja.
In a statement on Saturday, Femi Babafemi, NDLEA’s director of media and advocacy, said Marwa gave the charge while commissioning accommodation newly constructed for personnel of the Kano zonal command.
Marwa said the commissioning stands as another testimony to President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to the welfare of security personnel in the country.
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“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,” the statement reads.
“A secure and decent home front empowers the spirit, sharpens the mind, and strengthens the resolve of those tasked with the solemn duty of safeguarding our society from the scourge of illicit drugs.”
Marwa recalled that the first ever NDLEA barrack in its 35-year history was commissioned in Yola, Adamawa state in February.
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The NDLEA chairman said the agency has just completed another barrack in Abuja due for commissioning by the president. He added that similar projects are at various stages of completion in Enugu and Lagos.
“These structures we commission today are not mere edifices of brick and mortar; they are symbols of peace, assurance, and respect,” Marwa noted.
“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.
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“With improved living conditions, our officers are fortified—physically, mentally, and emotionally—to bear the burden of this vital mission.”
Marwa acknowledged the sacrifices made daily by the NDLEA officers to rid the country of illicit drugs and urged them to continue to stand up to the challenge.
