The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has unveiled a digital platform aimed at streamlining its drug integrity test and visa clearance processes as part of efforts to curb substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in Nigeria.
The agency’s Chairman, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa, launched the platform, known as the Drug Integrity Test and Visa E-Administration System (DITViCAS), during a press conference on Tuesday in Abuja, says News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
He described the initiative as a significant milestone in the NDLEA’s mission to merge enforcement with efficiency and strengthen its anti-drug campaign through technology.
Represented by the agency’s Secretary, Mr Shadrach Haruna, Marwa said the new system aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, noting that the NDLEA had maintained an aggressive and balanced approach to drug control by focusing on both supply and demand reduction.
“For years, the process of obtaining an NDLEA Visa Clearance Certificate, required by certain source and transit countries, has been characterised by documentation, physical appearances, and lengthy verification cycles,” he said.
The DITViCAS platform enables applicants to apply for the Drug Integrity Test and Visa Clearance from anywhere by visiting www.drugandvisa.ndlea.gov.ng, creating an account, and booking an appointment at a preferred accredited centre.
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Marwa said the portal also allows private medical facilities to partner with the agency as accredited centres, thus expanding access and convenience for users.
He added that the e-certification and verification features would eliminate falsification of test and clearance certificates while ensuring transparency through supervisory dashboards across NDLEA formations nationwide.
According to him, the digital platform integrates advanced background checks, ensuring that certificates issued are secure and reliable instruments that uphold Nigeria’s international reputation and prevent criminal syndicates from exploiting legitimate travel channels.
Marwa further emphasised that the NDLEA’s mission was rooted in prevention rather than punishment, describing the drug integrity test as an early-warning and intervention tool for individuals experimenting with substances.
“This new digital portal allows institutions, organisations, and individuals, including parents and prospective couples, to apply for drug integrity tests seamlessly. It provides a verified, standardised, and secure process for testing and issuing certificates,” he said.
The NDLEA boss reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to leveraging technology to modernise its operations, adding that digitisation marked a new era in Nigeria’s war against drug abuse.
“With technology as our ally, we are better equipped, stronger, and more resolved than ever before,” Marwa declared, urging Nigerians and stakeholders to embrace the new system as a collective step toward a collective step toward a drug-free society
