Nigeria Drug Agency Chief Urges Resilience in Fight Against Illicit Substances
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The head of Nigeria's drug enforcement agency urged personnel to remain resilient in the fight against illicit drugs.
- Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd.) spoke at the agency's 12th awards ceremony.
- The agency honored 274 personnel and 19 NGOs for their contributions.
Nigeria's National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Chairman, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd.), has called for unwavering resilience among officers and staff in their ongoing campaign against illegal narcotics. Marwa emphasized that combating drug trafficking is a generational struggle requiring sustained commitment.
His remarks came during the agency's 12th annual awards ceremony, where exceptional service was recognized. The event celebrated the dedication of 274 personnel who received awards for their outstanding performance. Additionally, 19 non-governmental organizations were honored for their crucial support and collaboration with the NDLEA.
Media platforms, including Vanguard, were also acknowledged for their role in disseminating information and raising awareness about the drug war. The ceremony underscored the agency's efforts to motivate its workforce and acknowledge external partners contributing to the critical mission of curbing drug abuse and trafficking in Nigeria.
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Originally published by Vanguard in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.