The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (US-DEA) have reinforced their collaboration in the fight against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking.
The renewed commitment was affirmed during a meeting between the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa, and the US-DEA Country Attache, Ms. Daphne Morrison, at the Agency’s National Headquarters in Abuja on Friday, May 23, 2025.
Speaking during the meeting, Morrison, who was recently posted to Nigeria, expressed gratitude to Marwa for the cordial working relationship and partnership between the two agencies.
“I wanted to make this one of my priorities to come meet with you so we can continue to collaborate and work together. And thank you so much for your support over the years, and we’re ready to keep things going. I know you’ve been working well with the last Country Attaché, so I’m ready to get back in and collaborate and do some really great things with you,” she stated.
She also noted that efforts are ongoing to organise more trainings for officers and men of the Agency’s Special Operations Units, while anticipating several joint operations with NDLEA in already identified areas of interests.
In his response, the NDLEA boss acknowledged the excellent relationship with Morrison’s predecessors.
“They’ve been very, very supportive, and I have absolutely no doubt in my mind that it will be the same, if not better, with you,” Marwa said.
He highlighted the recent growth of the anti-narcotics agency, including workforce expansion, improved operational and administrative structures, and remarkable successes recorded in drug supply and demand reduction efforts.
Marwa acknowledged the support received from DEA over the years, particularly in areas such as equipment, training, and joint operations, expressing hope that more of such support will continue.
“I think we would welcome much more support but because this being your first visit to introduce yourself, I’m not going to bring out a long list of demands or requests, but just to acknowledge that we appreciate all the support we’ve been receiving,” he added.
