Buba Marwa, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has urged the international community to stand together, be resolute and united to dismantle criminal drug networks that threaten peace, stability, and collective future of nations.
Addressing the 80th United Nations General Assembly Plenary Session of the Third Committee in New York, United States on Monday, Marwa said the world can no longer be held hostage by the illicit drug trade.
According to him, ‘Given the transnational nature of the drug problem, Nigeria prioritises international cooperation and intelligence sharing.’ He stated that Nigeria had signed Memoranda of Understanding with several countries and maintains strong partnerships with the UNODC, EU, DEA, INL, NCA, BKA, and others.
According to him, ‘These collaborations have led to major seizures, arrests of high-profile traffickers, and successful prosecutions – all with full regards to human rights.
‘Madam Chair, the world can no longer be held hostage by the illicit drug trade. We must stand together – resolute and united – to dismantle the networks that threaten our peace, stability, and collective future.’