NDLEA and pharmacists boost efforts to curb drug abuse in Edo
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Edo State Command, and the pharmaceutical community have renewed their partnership to combat substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking. The collaboration was highlighted during a courtesy visit by the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria and the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria to the NDLEA Command Headquarters in Benin City on Thursday, August 6, 2026. Key figures such as Dr Chris Oisakede, Dr Nwachukwu Memili, and Commander Mitchell Ofoyeju participated in the meeting. The session emphasized the importance of a united front and outlined new initiatives to strengthen the fight against drug abuse in Edo State.
What we know
- The partnership was reaffirmed during a visit by the leadership of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria and Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria to the NDLEA Command Headquarters in Benin City on Thursday, August 6, 2026.
- Commander Mitchell Ofoyeju described the visit as crucial for intensifying the War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) campaign and stressed the need for collective action.
- Dr Chris Oisakede praised the NDLEA’s holistic approach and assured continued support from community pharmacists.
- Dr Nwachukwu Memili announced plans for a free medical outreach for NDLEA officers and highlighted the technical role of community pharmacists.
- The meeting concluded with Commander Mitchell decorating Dr Chris Oisakede as a WADA partner and an exchange of souvenirs.
