NDLEA Reports Major Drug Control Advances at UNGA
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) presented Nigeria's advancements in drug control at the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York on October 12, 2026. The agency reported seizing illicit drugs worth over ₦2.5 trillion between January 2025 and September 2026, alongside 38,242 arrests and 6,232 convictions during this period.
Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd.), the NDLEA Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, conveyed Nigeria's position through Secretary Shadrach Haruna. Marwa noted the agency's evolution from a focus on enforcement to an integrated, intelligence-led approach that includes public health and international cooperation.
He highlighted the importance of dismantling trafficking networks and emphasized the need for viable economic alternatives for communities transitioning from illicit cannabis cultivation. The NDLEA's reforms are part of the National Drug Control Master Plan 2026–2030, which encompasses six pillars aimed at comprehensive drug control.
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