Security
THE Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, in the fight against drug abuse and trafficking within Nigeria’s maritime domain.
This was emphasized during a courtesy visit by the NDLEA Chairman, Rtd Brig. Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa , to the NIMASA Towers in Lagos.
Speaking during the visit, the Director General of NIMASA, Dayo Mobereola, commended the NDLEA for its remarkable achievements in combating drug-related crimes across Nigeria.
He pledged that NIMASA would collaborate with the NDLEA to secure Nigeria’s maritime space against the illicit shipment of drugs.
Mobereola stated: “We are glad to welcome the NDLEA team, led by Brig. Gen. Marwa, whose exemplary leadership has brought significant progress in the fight against illicit drugs. NIMASA is firmly committed to partnering with the NDLEA to tackle the menace of drug trafficking, particularly through our nation’s Ports and Terminals. Together, we can ensure that the Nigerian maritime domain is not exploited for criminal activities.”
In response, Brig. Gen. Marwa expressed his gratitude for the warm reception and emphasized the need for collaboration to address the rising threat of drug trafficking through maritime channels.
“As the agency responsible for controlling drug abuse and trafficking in Nigeria, we recognize that this task requires collaboration with critical stakeholders like NIMASA. The global maritime space has increasingly become a conduit for the illegal movement of drugs, and we are keen to work with NIMASA to address this challenge,” he said.
A.I
Jan. 9, 2024
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