Ex-NDLEA Directors Felicitate Marwa on Reappointment by President Tinubu, Pledge Continued Support
Former Directors of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have congratulated the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Agency, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd), on his reappointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The retired Deputy Commanders General of Narcotics (DCGN) conveyed their goodwill message during a visit to Marwa on Thursday, December 11, 2025. The team of nine retired directors was led by the Agency’s former Director of Prosecution and Legal Services, DCGN Sunday Nbona Joseph (rtd).
They pledged their continued support for the ongoing efforts against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in the country.
Speaking on behalf of the delegation, DCGN Sunday commended Marwa for his relentless efforts in transforming the NDLEA into a frontline drug law enforcement organisation that is now globally recognised and respected.
According to him, the Agency, its workforce, and the nation stand to gain greatly from Marwa’s reappointment because of his commitment, hard work, and exceptional leadership qualities.
He expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for reappointing Marwa to another five-year tenure and assured the Agency of the group’s readiness to continue offering advice, suggestions, and support to enhance its operational successes.
“With your reappointment, we ask God to give you longevity and more ability and capacity to record many more achievements. Thank you very much for the opportunity that you have given to us at such short notice,” Sunday said.
The retired directors also presented a giant congratulatory card to the NDLEA boss.
In his response, Marwa thanked them for their kind gesture and the goodwill expressed by those present and those unable to attend.
“We are grateful to the President who deemed it fit to renew our tenure. I’m grateful to you all for being part of the reason for the renewal. Obviously, a CEO cannot on his own make those seizures, those arrests, those sensitizations and all the rehabilitation going on. No CEO will do that alone. It’s all under commands which fall under your various directorates.
“I’m not saying anything that is not factual. I rely on the management team, which you have been, from the day I joined until when you left. So, I appreciate you also for all that you have contributed and continue to contribute. Now, I’m not under any delusion that everyone is happy that I came back for a second time, not least the criminal elements,” he stated.
Marwa noted that many successes have been recorded since their retirement from the Agency and assured them that even more will be achieved in the coming days “because President Tinubu is giving NDLEA the full backing we need to achieve more.”
