The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has assured the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) of continued support and stronger collaboration in combating substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in Nigeria.
The assurance was given by UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Salem Alshamsi, during a courtesy visit to NDLEA Chairman, retired Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa, in Abuja.
Alshamsi commended Marwa for his leadership and NDLEA’s success in intercepting drug consignments destined for the UAE. He expressed readiness to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation and invited Marwa to engage with UAE authorities for further collaboration.
Marwa lauded the UAE for its developmental strides and growing trade ties with Nigeria, noting that drug trafficking is a universal challenge requiring international collaboration.
He disclosed that over the last four years, the NDLEA had seized 302.202 kilograms of illicit drugs bound for the UAE, intercepted at Murtala Muhammed International Airport and through courier services in Lagos.
Marwa reaffirmed NDLEA’s commitment to partnering with global drug enforcement agencies and welcomed the UAE’s invitation to formalize collaborative agreements.
