The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd), has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening global cooperation in the fight against illicit drug trafficking and transnational organised crime.
Marwa gave the assurance on Friday at the graduation ceremony of NDLEA officers at the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Training Academy in Quantico, Virginia.
In a statement issued by the NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, the anti-drug agency boss called for a reinforced global offensive against transnational criminal networks, warning that the increasing sophistication of organised crime requires deeper collaboration among law enforcement agencies worldwide.
He said the ceremony was particularly significant as the course was dedicated to members of the Special Investigative Unit (SIU) who died in the line of duty.
Marwa paid tribute to the fallen officers, describing them as heroes whose courage, sacrifice and unwavering commitment to justice continue to inspire law enforcement personnel across nations.
He said training captures the collective resolve of partner countries against transnational organised crime.
The NDLEA chief stressed that criminal networks operate across borders and therefore demand a unified, coordinated and intelligence-driven response.
The intensive training programme brought together elite officers from Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya, equipping them with advanced operational skills in critical areas of counter-narcotics enforcement.
Marwa expressed confidence that the knowledge and expertise acquired at the academy would enhance the operational capacity of participating agencies to disrupt drug trafficking networks and dismantle organised criminal cartels across the region.
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He charged the graduating officers to deploy the competencies gained with integrity, professionalism and courage, urging them to uphold the highest standards of service upon returning to their respective countries.
The NDLEA chairman also expressed appreciation to the United States Department of Justice, DEA leadership and instructors for their continued partnership and investment in capacity building.
He emphasised that the graduation marked not the end of training but the beginning of renewed responsibility for the officers to protect vulnerable communities and confront criminality wherever it threatens societal stability.
Marwa further expressed optimism that collaboration between the NDLEA and the DEA would continue to deepen, yielding sustained progress in the shared fight against illicit drugs and organised crime.
