Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier-General Mohamed Marwa (rtd.), has pledged continued investment in the education of officers’ children and improved welfare for personnel and their families.
Key Highlights
- Marwa visits new NDLEA Command School at the agency’s Yola barracks, Adamawa State.
- He pledges continued support to make the school one of Nigeria’s leading institutions.
- Pupils urged to shun illicit drugs and embrace discipline and academic excellence.
- Officers’ wives commend the initiative as an investment in their children’s future.
- Plans at advanced stage to inaugurate the NDLEA Officers’ Wives Association.
Marwa gave the assurance on Friday during a visit to the newly established NDLEA Command School at the agency’s barracks in Yola, Adamawa State, where he also charged pupils to shun illicit drugs and embrace discipline and academic excellence.
The NDLEA chief, who inspected the school’s facilities and interacted with pupils, students and teachers, said the agency would continue to support the institution’s development to ensure it provides quality education and grows into one of the leading schools in the country.
Marwa Charges Pupils On Discipline, Drug-Free Life
Addressing the pupils, Marwa urged them to take their education seriously, remain disciplined, attend school punctually and work hard to excel in their examinations.
He also urged them to respect their parents and teachers, worship God and make staying away from illicit drugs a non-negotiable commitment.
According to him, the establishment of the pioneer command school reflects the agency’s determination to provide children of its personnel with access to quality education within their immediate community.
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Officers’ Wives Commend Initiative
During the visit, Marwa also met with members of the NDLEA Officers’ Wives Association and other residents of the barracks, who commended him for establishing the school.
The women described the initiative as a major investment in the future of their children and praised the agency’s leadership for what they called improvements in its operations and institutional development.
Responding, Marwa thanked them for their support and assured them that the welfare of officers and their families would remain a priority under his leadership.
He also disclosed that plans were at an advanced stage to inaugurate the NDLEA Officers’ Wives Association, which would provide a formal platform for officers’ wives to organise, collaborate and contribute to the welfare of personnel and their families.
The NDLEA chairman was accompanied by the Zone 2 Commander, Ishaku Kwajafa, and other senior officers during the visit.
The visit provided an opportunity for Marwa to assess the progress of the newly established school and engage with members of the barracks community.
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