The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has promoted no fewer than 3,248 officers. In addition, the year’s first half saw recognition for 12 state commands and 148 additional employees for their outstanding performance.
Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (retd.), Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA remarked during the officers’ decoration ceremony in Abuja on Thursday that the exercise demonstrated the agency’s commitment to excellence.
He stated,
“Without grandstanding, we can say that we have raised the bar. Our weekly drug supply reduction effort is a testament to our performance. The innovative approach we have taken to drug demand reduction is commendable.
“The intricate and effective intelligence we deploy to track drug barons and dismantle cartels is a testimony to the capability of the new NDLEA we have collectively forged. Our success rate at prosecution is a definitive statement that we are doing our job.”
The NDLEA chairman advised military personnel not to rest on their laurels, stating,
“We have adopted global best practices, and we have no doubt that the NDLEA of our dream is here before us. I am therefore charging you to take more pride in your work. Society today appreciates our efforts. Just last week, on World Drug Day, the President gave assurances of his administration’s unwavering support for the NDLEA.
“Our international partners and foreign governments are watching us and are giving us the needed push. And among drug law enforcement agencies, we are rated highly. Our name is out there for good. Therefore, the onus is on us not to slacken but to continue the good work.
“It is not yet time to rest on our oars. We have no option but to sustain the momentum of our upward trajectory, build on our performance, and continue to protect our hard-earned reputation. It is on this note that I demand more from us in terms of hard work, discipline, valour, professionalism, commitment, and all the time-honored virtues that enshroud labour with dignity.”
cc: Punch Ng
