NDLEA's Marwa Advocates for Mental Health Funding
Brig. Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd), the Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), called on the Federal Government to prioritize mental health funding, personnel, and community-led interventions during The Conversation Conference (TCC) 5.0 in Abuja. Marwa noted that over 53,800 individuals have been rehabilitated through NDLEA facilities in the last five years.
He emphasized that untreated pain, depression, and trauma often underlie drug abuse cases. Marwa highlighted the conference's theme of strategic investments, partnerships, and community-led action, stating that mental well-being cannot thrive in environments of hopelessness and poverty.
He mentioned NDLEA's efforts in pilot communities to create legitimate livelihoods for families previously involved in illicit drug cultivation. Marwa also discussed the War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) campaign aimed at young people and the agency's 24/7 toll-free helpline.
He stressed the need for equitable mental health financing and integration into primary healthcare.
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