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NDLEA and AMJON Partner Against Drug Abuse

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As Kelvin Kagbare Becomes WADA Ambassador

Concerned and vexed by the menace of drug abuse among citizens, especially the youths of Nigeria, the Association of Maritime Journalists of Nigeria, AMJON, has met with the leadership of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, towards finding solutions to the prevalence of wrong usage of drugs in the country..

AMJON Executive Council led by its President Mr. Kelvin Kagbare, within the week met with and had very insightful discussions with the Tin Can Island Port Strategic Command of the NDLEA.

The Commander of the Command, Mitchell Ofoyeju, and other top officials of the Command received the AMJON delegation warmly but with a stern military mien and business like disposition.

Kagbare told the NDLEA Commander that AMJON visit is intended to partner the Agency to tackle drug abuse  and appreciate the Agency’s efforts in the War Against Drug Abuse, WADA, in Nigeria.

The AMJON team expressed delight at the efforts of Brig. General Mohammed Buba Marwa, (rtd), CON, OFR, Chairman/CEO, NDLEA for the numerous breakthroughs and successes recorded under his watch thus far and pledged to lend its support, partner with the Agency and expand the advocacy on drug abuse reduction.

“We have seen efforts and appreciable impact by the Marwa led administration on the war against drug abuse in the country as officers and men of the NDLEA are now more visible on strategic locations across the country in their efforts at executing the WADA initiatives”

“We salute the Chairman and his management team on the laudable accomplishments and the awareness created among citizens, Kagbare said.

Commander Ofoyeju expressed hope that AMJON, with recognized immense capacity in accurate information dissemination, has the pedigree to work with the NDLEA and achieve tangible results.

  • Commander Ofoyeju disclosed that N134 billion worth of drugs was seized in 2024,  and  over 60kg of Cannabis Sativa concealed in mattresses intercepted by the Tin Can Command through the use of technology and deployment of sniffer dogs to detect drugs being smuggled by drug barons.

“I must let you know that the coming of our Chairman has seen dramatic changes in terms of operational capabilities, improved funding and training for all cadre of NDLEA staff. This has greatly enhanced our operations and improved our global rating in the war against drug trafficking globally”

“In the area of drug demand reduction, NDLEA is working very hard in communities to warn on the dangers of drugs and its health implications. Drug trafficking and abuse is not just a criminal threat but a global health issue which must be addressed”, Commander Ofoyeju stressed.

Commander Ofoyeju disclosed that Nigeria used to be a drug transit country but this is no longer the case  because of efforts and organizational acumen of the NDLEA Chairman.

AMJON’s President was decorated as a WADA Ambassador by Commander Mitchell Ofoyeju on behalf of the NDLEA Chairman to further escalate the War Against Drug Abuse in Nigeria.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As Kelvin Kagbare Becomes WADA Ambassador

 

Concerned and vexed by the menace of drug abuse by among citizens, especially the youths of Nigeria, the Association of Maritime Journalists of Nigeria, AMJON, has met with the leadership of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, towards finding solutions to the prevalence of wrong usage of drugs in the country..

 

AMJON Executive Council led by its President Mr. Kelvin Kagbare within the week met with and had very insightful discussions with the Tin Can Island Port Strategic Command of the NDLEA.

 

The Commander of the Command, Mitchell Ofoyeju, and other top officials of the Command received the AMJON delegation warmly but with a stern military mien and business like disposition.

 

 

Kagbare told the NDLEA Commander that AMJON visit is intended to partner the Agency to tackle drug abuse  and appreciate the Agency’s efforts in the War Against Drug Abuse, WADA, in Nigeria.

 

 

The AMJON team expressed delight at the efforts of Brig. General Mohammed Buba Marwa, (rtd), CON, OFR, Chairman/CEO, NDLEA for the

Numerous breakthroughs and successes recorded under his watch thus far and pledged to lend its support, partner with the Agency and expand the advocacy on drug abuse reduction.

 

 

“We have seen efforts and appreciable impact by the Marwa led administration on the war against drug abuse in the country as officers and men of the NDLEA are now more visible on strategic locations across the country in their efforts at executing the WADA initiatives”

 

 

“We salute the Chairman and his management team on the laudable accomplishments and the awareness created among citizens, Kagbare said.

 

Commander Ofoyeju expressed hope that AMJON, with recognized immense capacity in accurate information dissemination, has the pedigree to work with the NDLEA and achieve tangible results.

 

 

Commander Ofoyeju disclosed that N134 billion worth of drugs was seized in 2024,  and  over 60kg of Cannabis Sativa concealed in mattresses intercepted by the Tin Can Command through the use of technology and deployment of sniffer dogs to detect drugs by drug barons.

 

 

“I must let you know that the coming of our Chairman has seen dramatic changes in terms of operational capabilities, funding and training for all cadre of NDLEA staff. Thus has greatly enhanced our operations and enhanced our global rating in the war against drug trafficking cartels globally”

 

 

“In the area of drug demand reduction, NDLEA is working very hard in communities to warn on the dangers of drugs and its health implications. Drug trafficking and abuse is not just a criminal threat but a global health issue which must be addressed”, Commander Ofoyeju stressed.

 

 

Commander Ofoyeju disclosed that Nigeria used to be a drug transit country but this is no longer so because of efforts and organizational acumen of the NDLEA Chairman.

 

 

AMJON’s President was decorated as a WADA Ambassador by Commander Mitchell Ofoyeju on behalf of the NDLEA Chairman to further escalate the War Against Drug Abuse in Nigeria.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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