STAND FIRM, RESIST TEMPTATIONS FROM DRUG CARTELS – MARWA URGED NEWLY TRAINED OFFICERS
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….. As 2,500 trainees file out in colourful passing out parade
Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has tasked freshly trained 2,500 agency members who are prepared for deployment to resist subtle temptations from drug lords and cartels.
Marwa reminded the new hires during the passing out parade of the recently trained Narcotic Agents and Narcotic Assistants in Katsina on Thursday, October 19, that their work cannot be compromised because it will directly affect the safety and well-being of their families, communities, and the nation as a whole.
“I believe that before you reported to the academy, you must have read and heard about the good works of NDLEA officers,” the NDLEA boss stated. You are welcome to make your contribution to your quota today. With a long history of perseverance in the face of hardship, NDLEA is known for its dedication. We are fighting drug trafficking organisations in a new era with an unwavering spirit and a will to free them from their influence over society.
“In the renewed war on illicit drugs, NDLEA is employing the latest techniques, technologies, and intelligence to curb the menace. Hence, I can assure you that you are coming into the Agency at a time when the job has become challenging but exciting and gratifying as well.”
Marwa stated that the agency launched an offensive action to put traffickers and barons on the defensive while simultaneously promoting a War Against Drug Abuse, or WADA, social advocacy campaign with long-term objectives of preventing drug abuse in society. Marwa was represented at the ceremony by his Special Adviser, Col. Yakubu Bako (Rtd).
“In the pursuit of the solemn duties of our mandate, it is vital for you to recognise and vehemently reject the insidious temptations of bribery and corruption that often accompany the drug trade. Drug traffickers and their cohorts, who readily use the trap of financial gain to push their nefarious objectives, would attempt to compromise the integrity of anti-narcotic law enforcement officers. Therefore, the officers and men of NDLEA must remain impervious to these temptations.
“We should be reminded at all times that the fight against drug traffickers is a noble cause rooted in the unwavering commitment to eradicate the suffering and devastation caused by the illicit drug trade. Corruption and bribery have no place in this mission, and you must not only resist these temptations but actively expose and report any attempts of compromise. Bear in mind at all times that the consequences of falling into the abyss of corruption have far-reaching implications for the society you all have sworn to protect.
“Therefore, I implore you to stand firm in the face of these temptations, to act with integrity, and to uphold the core values of NDLEA. Our duty is sacred. Our commitment is a beacon of hope for victims of the drug scourge. Our loyalty to the cause, therefore, should be absolute and unalloyed”, Marwa charged.
He further told the new personnel that “in rejecting corruption and upholding our commitment, we are not only defending the well-being of our nation but also preserving the moral fabric of our society and ensuring that justice prevails.”
To the larger society, Marwa said “we all owe a duty to this country to rid it of the drug menace and safeguard its corporate existence. We must bear in mind that it is our society, children, youths and indeed, our culture and future, that are under attack and in danger of being corrupted by the illicit drug culture. Hence, we need to rise in unison against this dreaded monster. Your support to NDLEA, especially through the supply of useful intelligence, will go a long way in stemming the tide of abuse and trafficking of illicit drugs in our country.”
In order to ensure the success of the training, the NDLEA boss expressed gratitude to the following parties: the government and people of Katsina; the Emir of Katsina, Abdulmumini Kabir Usman; the management and personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC); the management and personnel of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Katsina; and the commandant and instructors of the NDLEA Academy.
High-ranking officers from a variety of security organisations turned up for the ceremony, which featured a march past, a display of fundamental anti-drug operations techniques, and the awarding of deserving cadets. Among the dignitaries present were the Emir of Katsina’s representatives, Speaker of the State House of Assembly Hon. Nasir Daura, and Secretary to the Katsina State Government Alhaji Abdullahi Garba Faskari, who spoke on behalf of Governor Dikko Umar Radda.
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