As the fight against drug abuse and trafficking continues, the United States Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (US-INL) has pledged more support and collaboration to Nigerian authorities.
The Director of INL in Nigeria, Ms. Candace Spradley, who led her colleague, Ms. Ada Aki, made this pledge to the Chief Executive Officer, Brig Gen Mohamed Marwa, during a courtesy visit at the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) headquarters in Abuja on Monday.
INL praised Nigeria’s agency for their successful operations towards tackling illegal drug abusers and traffickers.
Speaking on the aim of the visit, she explained that it was to reinforce the commitment of the US government and strengthen collaboration between the NDLEA and INL to fight against narcotics.
“If there is any area of assistance you would like, we’ll be ready to assist you,” she said.
While averring President Donald Trump’s interest in tackling drug abuse, Marwa underscored the commitment of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to addressing the situation.
Marwa appreciated the INL for their support and also revealed that more assistance is needed from the US and other international partners to sustain the current operational successes of the agency.
“While commending INL for its support to NDLEA, which has, among others, positioned the Agency as the number one anti-narcotics body in Africa, Marwa said more assistance will still be needed from the US and other international partners to sustain the current operational successes of the Agency,” Femi Babafemi, the Director, Media & Advocacy, noted.
Babafemi outlined the key areas needed for support as operation vehicles, forensic laboratory equipment, training for forensic analysts, training and capability in cyberspace, among others.
