Kano NDLEA Command hails Marwa’s reappointment as agency chairman

The Kano State Strategic Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Sunday, congratulated Brig.-Gen Buba Marwa (rtd) on his reappointment as Chairman of the agency.

This is contained in a statement issued to newsmen in Kano, by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Mr Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari.

The state commander, Mr Abubakar Idris-Ahmad, described Marwa’s reappointment as being well deserved, adding that the decision reflected the President’s confidence in his leadership

He said that the renewed mandate is a testament to the chairman’s unwavering commitment and transformative reforms, particularly in improving staff welfare, logistics and operational capacity across the agency.

“Under Buba-Marwa’s leadership, the agency has recorded unprecedented achievements.

“His focus on personnel welfare and modernisation of logistics, has contributed to more effective operations and positive outcomes in the fight against drug trafficking and substance abuse,” he said

The commander reiterated the command’s zero tolerance for drug-related crimes, and urged those involved in drug trafficking and peddling in the state, to desist and embrace legitimate means of livelihood.

“Anyone who continues to traffic in or peddle illicit substances will be subject to investigation, arrest and prosecution in accordance with the law,” he said

He assured the chairman and the public, of the command’s commitment to combating substance abuse, and sustaining collaborative efforts with communities and security agencies to ensure a drug-free state.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Marwa was first appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari in January 2021, after serving as Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee for the Elimination of Drug Abuse from 2018 to December 2020.

(NAN)