Nigeria and Ghana Sign Pact Against Drug Trafficking

Nigeria and Ghana have formalized their commitment to combat drug trafficking by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing cooperation between the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) of Nigeria and the Ghana Narcotics Control Commission. The agreement was signed during a meeting in Abuja, attended by Brig Gen Buba Marwa, the chairman of NDLEA, and Brig Gen Maxwel Obuba Mantei, the director general of the Ghana Narcotics Control Commission.

Marwa emphasized the need for a unified front against drug barons, noting the increasing sophistication of drug trafficking methods and the rise of synthetic drugs. The MoU establishes a formal framework for cooperation, including intelligence sharing and joint operations, to significantly reduce the operational space for criminal networks.

Both countries acknowledged the importance of sustained collaboration and practical cooperation to effectively address the challenges posed by drug trafficking in the region.