Tinubu Proposes Repeal of Drug Laws, Strengthens NAFDAC
President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the Nigerian Senate to repeal the Indian Hemp Act and the existing National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Act as part of a proposed overhaul of the country's legal framework for combating illicit drugs. This request was presented to the Senate on a Tuesday, with Senate President Godswill Akpabio reading the correspondence during plenary.
The proposed NDLEA Bill, 2026, aims to consolidate existing drug control laws and empower the agency to investigate suspected drug-related activities. Additionally, a separate bill sponsored by Suleiman Sadiq seeks to repeal and re-enact the NAFDAC Act to address contemporary public health challenges and align the agency's operations with global regulatory standards.
Sadiq emphasized that the current NAFDAC law is inadequate for modern healthcare needs, citing advancements in biotechnology and the sophistication of counterfeit products as key issues that necessitate a comprehensive legislative update.
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