NDLEA unveils new plan to tackle evolving drug challenges
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, led by Buba Marwa, has highlighted the growing complexity of Nigeria’s drug problem. At a consultative forum in Abuja, stakeholders discussed the urgent need for a stronger, community-driven response. The agency introduced a new National Drug Control Master Plan aimed at addressing both the causes and consequences of substance abuse. International partners and government officials stressed the importance of collaboration and innovation in the fight against drug trafficking and abuse.
What we know
- Buba Marwa warned that Nigeria faces a mutating drug threat, with increases in synthetic substances, prescription drug abuse, and digital drug trade.
- The agency’s new plan, the National Drug Control Master Plan 2026–2030, focuses on alternative development and disrupting illicit drug networks.
- Cheikh Toure of the UNODC called for stronger community-based participation and greater inclusion of young people and women in drug control efforts.
- Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, Minister of State for Education, praised the NDLEA’s commitment and urged a holistic, multi-sectoral approach to drug control.
- Stakeholders were encouraged to propose innovative solutions and practical recommendations to strengthen Nigeria’s drug control framework.
