NDLEA CHAIRMAN URGES NEWLY TRAINED OFFICERS TO BE VIGILANT, RESIST TEMPTATIONS FROM CARTELS 19-10-23
By Sadiq Aminu The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) has charged newly trained 2,500 personnel of the Agency ready for deployment to stand firm and reject insidious temptations that will come their way from drug barons and cartels.
Brig. Gen. Marwa gave the charge at the passing out parade of the newly trained Narcotic Agents and Narcotic Assistants in Katsina state.
He reminded the new personnel not to compromise on their work because their efforts will directly impact the safety and well-being of their families, communities, and the country at large.
“I believe that before you reported at the Academy, you must have read and heard about the good works of NDLEA officers. Today, the door is open for you to contribute your quota. NDLEA has a storied history of dedication and resilience in the face of adversity. We are in a new epoch in which we approach the fight against drug trafficking organizations with an indomitable spirit and determination to break their stranglehold on society.”
Brig. Gen. Marwa( Rtd) represented his Special Adviser, Col. Yakubu Bako (Rtd) said the Agency launched an Offensive Action to put traffickers and barons on the defensive while equally promoting a War Against Drug Abuse, WADA, social advocacy campaign with long-term objectives of preventing drug abuse in society.
The NDLEA Chairman expressed appreciation to the government and people of Katsina; the Emir of Katsina, Abdulmumini Kabir Usman; the management and staff of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC); management and staff of the Federal Medical Centre as well as the Commandant and instructors of NDLEA Academy for their support and assistance towards the success of the training.
The ceremony which was well attended by high-ranking officers from various security agencies include march past, demonstration of basic anti-narcotic operations skills and presentation of awards to outstanding cadets.