The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to global cooperation against illicit drugs and transnational organised crime.
Its Chairman, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (rtd), made this known in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja.
The statement, signed by NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, followed Marwa’s address in the United States.
Marwa spoke at the graduation of NDLEA officers at the United States Drug Enforcement Administration Training Academy in Quantico, Virginia.
He called for a reinforced global offensive against transnational organised crime.
According to him, the growing sophistication of criminal networks demands stronger law enforcement collaboration across borders.
Marwa described the ceremony as significant, noting the course honoured SIU members who paid the ultimate sacrifice in service.
He paid tribute to the fallen officers, describing them as heroes whose courage and sacrifice continue to inspire personnel worldwide.
Highlighting the course motto, ‘Different nations, shared duty, one fight,’ he said it reflected collective resolve against organised crime.
“Criminal networks operate across borders and therefore require a unified, coordinated and intelligence-driven global response,” Marwa said.
He expressed confidence that the training would enhance the operational capacity of participating agencies.
The skills acquired, he added, would help disrupt trafficking networks and dismantle organised criminal cartels across the region.
Marwa urged the graduating officers to apply their new competencies with integrity, professionalism and courage.
He thanked the United States Department of Justice and DEA leadership for their steadfast partnership and investment in capacity building.
The chairman said the graduation marked the beginning of renewed responsibility for the officers.
“This is to uphold the highest standards of service, protect vulnerable communities and confront criminality wherever it threatens stability,” he said.
Marwa expressed optimism that cooperation between NDLEA and the DEA would continue to yield sustained successes.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that officers from Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya participated in the intensive programme, gaining advanced operational skills.
