Agboworin-led Committee Vows To Strengthen NDLEA’s Fight Against Drug Trafficking

The Chairman of House Committee on Narcotic Drugs, Rep. Abass Adigun, popularly known as Agboworin, on Wednesday, commended the leadership and personnel of the Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for their dedication to duty despite the often-challenging circumstances under which they operate.

Agboworin, who is a two-term lawmaker, representing Ibadan South East/NorthEast in the House of Representatives gave the commendation during an oversight visit he led to the national headquarters of the Agency in Abuja, in company of other members of the committee.

He gave the Agency the assurance that, under his leadership, consistent support that would ensure the Agency is adequately equipped to fulfill its mission would be given.

“As we conduct our oversight responsibilities, I assure you of our committee’s unwavering support in ensuring that the NDLEA remains adequately equipped to fulfil its mission.

“This includes advocating for improved funding, modern tools, and a conducive working environment for all staff”, the lawmaker assured,” he stated

This was as the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd), used the opportunity to reel out the achievements of the Agency for the year.

He told the delegation that the record of work done by the agency in the past 10 months beat the performance of the previous three years.

Further speaking, Marwa noted that securing life imprisonment sentences for some notorious drug traffickers; arrest of most wanted drug barons in Lagos and the recent passage of the NDLEA Act amendment bill as some of the milestones of the Agency in 2024.

While commending the lawmakers for their support in the outgoing year, Marwa urged them to remain steadfast so that the Agency can achieve more.

“So, I will have to implore you not to relent or become weary of your oversight in ensuring that we are 100 percent mobilised in all our operations. We have come a long way, from an agency that was grossly emasculated due to a lack of resources to a government organ that is now up and doing.”

“We look forward to more of that support that will put us on a pedestal where we will be sufficiently funded to work at our optimal best”, the NDLEA boss added.