US Government Pledges unwavering Support to NDLEA

On the First of June, 2023 Micheal Olugbode's report topped the headline of Arise New TV, stating the Unwavering Support pledged by U.S Government to Nigeria's NDLEA; The excerpts of the report goes thus;

The US government has guaranteed the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) additional help and joint effort in various regions of its essential tasks to improve its capacities against substance misuse and illegal medication dealing with Nigeria.

The confirmation was given by Dr. Mark Hove of the Africa and Center East Office, Department of Worldwide Opiates and Policing, US State Division, on Wednesday when he drove one more high-ranking representative of the Agency, Craig Nixon on a civility visit to the Director/CEO of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Rtd) at the organization's base camp in Abuja.

This comes closely following a new authorization letter by the Department reporting the U.S. project award to the NDLEA following solicitations by Marwa during a series of gatherings both in Abuja and in Washington DC. The letter had noticed that the help award which will be carried out by the Unified Countries Office on Medications and Wrongdoing (UNODC) in Nigeria, covers measurable and compound investigation limits of the organization, knowledge drove examinations through different assets as well as lawful books and an e-library for arraignment and other legitimate requirements of the office.

Talking during the visit Imprint Hove recognized the colossal work done as such far by the Marwa-drove NDLEA while communicating fulfillment with the reaction of the organization to the danger of deadly illegal medications like Fentanyl, Captagon, and Methamphetamine. He referred to the new capture of over 2.1 lots of cocaine in the Ikorodu area of Lagos by NDLEA as a fantastic accomplishment.

Hove said he came on the visit to examine areas of additional help for the organization and further cooperation. He said with the NDLEA example of overcoming adversity, the organization is strategically situated to be an instructional hub for other enemies of opiate offices in Africa.

In his reaction, Marwa communicated appreciation to the INL for its help to the organization and its availability to accomplish more. He said such will essentially upgrade the insightful and legal capacities of NDLEA, particularly coming while the empowering Demonstration of the organization has been changed by the Public Gathering to additionally fortify its ability.

The NDLEA manager communicated joy with the coordinated effort among NDLEA and the US Medication Implementation Organization to battle the dealing of illegal medications between the US and Nigeria as well as universally. "There's a need for more prominent coordinated effort on Fentanyl and others", Marwa added.

That's great to hear! The United States has long been committed to collaborating with other countries in the fight against illicit drugs. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) plays a crucial role in Nigeria's efforts to combat drug trafficking and abuse, and increased support and collaboration from the US can be instrumental in addressing this global issue.

The US and Nigeria have historically worked together on various initiatives to tackle illicit drugs. This includes information sharing, intelligence cooperation, capacity building, and providing resources to enhance law enforcement efforts. By strengthening these collaborative efforts, both countries can benefit from shared expertise, resources, and strategies to combat the production, trafficking, and consumption of illicit drugs.

Cooperation between the US and NDLEA can take many forms. This may involve increased training programs for NDLEA personnel, sharing intelligence on drug trafficking networks, providing technical assistance in improving drug interdiction methods, and supporting community-based initiatives aimed at drug prevention and rehabilitation.

Moreover, international partnerships in the fight against illicit drugs extend beyond bilateral cooperation. The US collaborates with various international organizations, such as the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), to address drug-related challenges on a global scale. These partnerships help foster a coordinated and comprehensive approach to combating illicit drug activities.

By assuring the NDLEA of more support and collaboration, the US underscores its commitment to working together with Nigeria in the fight against illicit drugs. Such collaboration can have a significant impact on disrupting drug trafficking networks, reducing drug abuse, and promoting a safer and healthier society for both nations.