Inauguration
By Aminu Garko
Kano, The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa, on Saturday inaugurated new accommodation blocks and a rehabilitation centre in Kano State.
The event reflects the agency’s commitment to enhancing the welfare of its personnel and combating drug abuse.
Marwa praised President Bola Tinubu for his support and commitment to security personnel’s welfare, highlighting the inauguration as part of the ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’.
The new barracks aim to provide peace of mind for personnel, ensuring their families’ safety while they serve on duty.
Marwa noted that Kano State has the second-highest drug abuse rate, with a 17% prevalence among individuals aged 15 to 64 years.
The NDLEA has counselled and rehabilitated 22,000 drug patients across the country in the last four years.
Marwa urged parents, community leaders, traditional rulers, and religious figures to support the agency’s fight against drug abuse and trafficking.
Marwa advised parents to be proactive in detecting drug use among children, suggesting they obtain test kits from NDLEA offices.
He encouraged officers to remain dedicated in their mission and called on stakeholders to support the agency’s efforts.
