NDLEA launches fresh anti-drug strategy to curb abuse, trafficking nationwide

The Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig.-Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd.), has unveiled a new National Drug Control Master Plan (NDCMP) for 2026–2030 aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s fight against drug abuse and illicit trafficking.

Marwa disclosed this at the agency’s national headquarters in Abuja while receiving the final evaluation report of the 2021–2025 drug control strategy.

He explained that the new policy framework was developed to consolidate existing achievements while addressing gaps identified during the implementation of the previous plan.

According to him, the NDCMP 2026–2030 is designed to reinforce ongoing drug control efforts, particularly in areas impacting public health and national security.

The NDLEA boss noted that the evaluation of the 2021–2025 master plan provided critical insights into Nigeria’s response to drug-related challenges over the past five years, adding that the findings would guide the implementation of the new strategy.

Marwa commended the consultants involved in the assessment, describing their work as thorough and instrumental to shaping the next phase of the agency’s operations.

He assured that full implementation of the new plan would bridge existing gaps in drug demand reduction, while also strengthening prevention programmes and rehabilitation initiatives across the country.

The agency further stated that the updated framework seeks to improve collaboration among relevant stakeholders and enhance coordination in tackling drug-related problems nationwide.

The initiative, according to NDLEA, forms part of broader government efforts to review national drug policies and improve enforcement mechanisms alongside treatment and rehabilitation systems.