The Enugu state command of the national drug law enforcement agency (NDLEA) on Thursday the 23th of June 2022 marked the beginning of the 2022 international day against Drug abuse and illicit Drug trafficking.
The state commander, Commander Anietie Bassey Idim, while briefing the journalists at the state headquarters said the activities which started with a live program at the Enugu state broadcasting service on Tuesday the 21st June 2022, will have it’s 2022 grand finale world Drug day at Enugu State Judiciary court auditorium Hall on Wednesday the 29th of June 2022, opposite WAEC office, independence layout Enugu on Wednesday the 29th day of June 2022
In his address, he said that since last year January, when Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (RTD) OFR assumed office as the Czar of the country’s Anti Drug agency in (NDLEA) that the efforts toward curbing illicit Drug activities and abuse of substance has taken a new dimension.
He further narrated the successes the agency has made in the fight against Drug abuse between July 1st 2021 and May 31st 2022, saying that the successes were achieved through the commitment of the federal government’s coordinated efforts of his Excellency Brig. Gen. Buwa Marwa ( RTD.) OFR in the nation’s drug war and relentless effort and commitment of officers and men of the command, as well as meaningful contributions from other stakeholders.
He then thanked and commend His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, the executive governor of Enugu state for his effort towards the eradication of illicit Drug supply and substance abuse prevention in Enugu State, calling him a man of honour and WADA ambassador worthy of celebration.
However, the state commander said the agency is faced with some challenges in the war against trafficking and abuse of drugs in the state.
