NDLEA Unveils Drug Control Reforms at UN Assembly
On October 12, 2026, Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd.), Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NDLEA, delivered Nigeria's statement at the UN General Assembly, represented by Secretary Shadrach Haruna. Marwa outlined the transformation of the NDLEA into an integrated, intelligence-led agency, addressing the complexities of the drug trade through law enforcement, public health, and international cooperation.
He reported that from January 2025 to September 2026, the NDLEA arrested 38,242 suspects, seized over 5.8 million kilograms of illicit drugs valued at over 2.5 trillion naira, and secured 6,232 convictions. The agency also provided counselling and rehabilitation to over 16,303 individuals.
Marwa emphasized the importance of dismantling major traffickers and criminal networks, alongside promoting Nigeria's Alternative Development initiative in Ondo State, which helps communities transition from illicit cannabis cultivation to legitimate agriculture. The NDLEA's reforms are part of the National Drug Control Master Plan 2026–2030, which includes six strategic pillars.
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