The National Council of Women Societies (NCWS) Nigeria has praised the transformative leadership of Brig. Gen. Mohamed Marwa following his reappointment.
NCWS in a post shared on National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Facebook page on Thursday, announced plans to deepen collaboration with the anti-drug agency to expand drug-prevention initiatives across the country.
During a courtesy visit to the NDLEA headquarters in Abuja on 3 December 2025, the NCWS National President, Princess Edna Azura, praised President Bola Tinubu for reappointing Marwa as Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Agency for another five-year term.
She described the renewal as a national endorsement of Marwa’s record in strengthening the country’s response to substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking.
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Azura noted that Marwa’s leadership had produced unprecedented results, including the dismantling of sophisticated drug networks, interception of large quantities of illicit substances, improved intelligence-driven operations, and expansion of community-based preventive education.
She added that the achievements offered hope to families, particularly women and children, who often bear the brunt of drug-related challenges.
The NCWS leader called for enhanced cooperation between the Council and the NDLEA in the areas of sensitisation programmes in schools, markets and communities, as well as the training of women leaders in drug prevention, treatment and care.
She said women remained strategic partners in the national effort to curb substance abuse.
In his response, Marwa thanked the NCWS leadership for the visit and commended their efforts in mobilising women, mothers and community groups for preventive campaigns.
He emphasised that with an estimated 15 million drug users nationwide, tackling the drug menace required a “whole-of-society” approach.
Marwa assured the Council that the NDLEA would strengthen its partnership with the NCWS, including organising Drug Use Prevention, Treatment and Care (DPTC) training for its national and state officers in 2026.
He also urged the Council to support ongoing advocacy for drug integrity tests for intending couples to help discourage substance abuse and foster early detection.
The visit was part of NCWS’ broader push to amplify women’s involvement in national drug-control efforts.
