MARWA MOTIVATES OFFICERS, AS NDLEA COMMISSIONS STAFF QUARTERS, REHAB FACILITY IN KANO

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has commissioned blocks of terrace flats to provide accommodation for personnel of the Zonal Command, Kano Command, Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport Command, as well as officers of the Strike Force Team of the Agency deployed to Kano.  NDLEA Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), was in Kano today, Saturday, April 19, 2025, to commission the residential quarters, as well as a rehabilitation facility. Brig-Gen Marwa said the completion of the buildings stands as yet another testimony of President Bola Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to the welfare of security personnel, including NDLEA. “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. A secure and decent home front empowers the spirit, sharpens the mind, and steels the resolve of those tasked with the solemn duty of safeguarding our society from the scourge of illicit drugs”, he noted.  While recalling that the first ever NDLEA barrack in its 35-year history was commissioned in Yola, Adamawa state in February, Marwa disclosed that the Agency has also completed another barrack in Abuja, which is due for commissioning by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu He also said that similar staff housing projects are at various stages of completion in Enugu and Lagos, in line with the goal of providing decent accommodation for the Agency’s workforce. “These structures we commission today are not mere edifices of brick and mortar; they are symbols of peace, assurance, and respect. 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. With improved living conditions, our officers are fortified—physically, mentally, and emotionally—to bear the burden of this vital mission.” The NDLEA Boss acknowledged the sacrifices being made daily by officers of the agency in a bid to rid the country of illicit drugs, and urged them to continue to stand up to the challenge of the drug menace. “I wish to sincerely acknowledge and commend the dedication and hard work of all NDLEA officers serving in Kano. The records of arrests, seizures, and convictions over the past twelve months—both in quantity and quality—have been impressive. As a state with an international border and an international airport, the importance of securing Kano against drug trafficking cannot be overstated. Therefore, NDLEA officers in this territory must continue to rise to the challenge. While we applaud the performance so far, we also look forward to even greater results in the future," he added.  In a statement by NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, Buba Marwa urged personnel who will inhabit the buildings to treat the facilities with care and discipline, adding that the commissioning was a notable milestone in the determined march toward a more resilient, people-focused, and mission-driven NDLEA.