US Official Commends NDLEA for Dismantling Meth Labs

On October 21, 2026, Michael Gonzales, the US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs for Africa and the Middle East, commended the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for its operational successes in dismantling meth labs operated by a Mexican syndicate. During his visit to the NDLEA national headquarters in Abuja, Gonzales was received by the agency's Chairman/CEO, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), and the management team.

Gonzales, who assumed office four months prior, expressed his desire to witness the NDLEA's achievements firsthand. He noted the significant impact of narcotics on American communities and the international nature of the drug trade.

Gonzales highlighted the longstanding partnership between INL and Nigeria, which includes training and equipment donations. Marwa emphasized the shared investment in security between the US and Nigeria, linking drug trafficking to arms and terrorism.