National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier General Mohammad Buba Marwa retired
The proposed 2022 budget allocation to National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) before the House of Representatives has been described by the Chairman/Chief Executive of the Agency Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) as a great improvement on its fortune and previous budgets.
Marwa stated this on Wednesday during the budget defence of the Agency before the House Committee on Narcotic Drugs.
Marwa expressed his appreciation to President Muhammadu Buhari and the Finance Minister, Mrs Zainab Ahmed for their deep understanding of the challenges of the 32 years old Agency and their support to enhance its capability and performance.
The NDLEA boss who equally acknowledged the support being given to NDLEA by members and leadership of the two chambers of the National Assembly, appealed to the lawmakers to continue their support with the passage of the proposed budget and enhance it where necessary especially in the areas of essential needs such as purchase of arms and ammunition.
In his remarks, Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Francis Ottah Agbo emphasised the need to support the Agency to be able to surmount the enormous challenges before it.
Otta that said apart from an overhaul of the NDLEA Act to remove the option of ridiculous fines for offenders, he added that the committee would stand up against any move to legalise cannabis on the floor of the House.
