NDLEA rallies stakeholders to tackle illicit drug importation via Apapa port, borders
The National Drug Legislation Enforcement Company (NDLEA), Apapa Strategic Narrate, has rallied regulatory our bodies, sister safety agencies, terminal operators, shippers, and other stakeholders to toughen cooperation and circulate in opposition to the importation and trafficking of illicit treatment through Nigeria’s seaports and other entry facets.
This appeal follows the agency’s announcement that Nigeria recently signed a Memorandum of Thought (MoU) with India to curb the make of codeine-based mostly entirely mostly syrups destined for Nigeria.
Speaking at a press briefing held at the bid’s residing of enterprise to unveil activities marking the 2025 World Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the Apapa Strategic Commander of the NDLEA, Buba Wakawa, wired the urgency of coordinated efforts.
The World Day is noticed yearly on June 26.
Citing the 2018 United Nations Drug Notion, which estimated that 14.3 million Nigerians prone 15 to 64 had used treatment in the preceding years, Wakawa underlined the importance of files and intelligence sharing to prevent the inflow of illicit substances into the nation.
Per him, this year’s advertising campaign, themed “Proof Is Nice: Make investments in Prevention, Ruin the Cycle,” goals to raise consciousness relating to the hazards of drug abuse while encouraging locally tailored initiatives by member international locations to sensitise their communities and work in opposition to a drug-free society.
“The plan of this engagement is to ship collectively a gigantic substandard-share of society including faculties and college students, regulatory our bodies, sister safety agencies, terminal operators, and other stakeholders.”
