The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Mohamed Marwa, has reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to the education and welfare of officers’ families, pledging increased support during a visit to its pioneer Command School in Yola, Adamawa State.
Marwa made the pledge during a working visit to the newly established school at the agency’s barracks, where he assessed its progress, interacted with pupils and staff, and reiterated the importance of investing in the education of officers’ children.
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During the visit, the NDLEA chief inspected classrooms and other facilities before addressing the pupils and students, urging them to embrace discipline, punctuality and academic excellence.
He encouraged them to attend school regularly, study diligently and work hard to excel in their examinations. Marwa also urged the pupils to respect their parents and teachers, worship God and make avoiding illicit drugs a lifelong commitment.
The NDLEA chairman said the agency would continue investing in the pioneer school to ensure it provides quality education and develops into one of Nigeria’s leading schools.
He explained that the establishment of the institution reflected the agency’s commitment to giving officers’ children access to quality education within their community.
Marwa also met members of the NDLEA Officers’ Wives Association and other residents of the barracks.
The women thanked him for establishing the pioneer Command School, describing it as an important investment in their children’s future. They also commended the progress recorded under his leadership.
Responding, Marwa thanked them for their support and reiterated that the welfare of officers and their families would remain a priority.
He disclosed that plans were at an advanced stage to formally inaugurate the NDLEA Officers’ Wives Association.
According to Marwa, the association would provide a structured platform for officers’ wives to collaborate and contribute to the welfare of the wider NDLEA community.
The NDLEA chairman was accompanied by the Zone 2 Commander, ACGN Ishaku Yusuf Kwajafa, and other senior agency officials.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency is Nigeria’s primary anti-narcotics body, responsible for combating drug trafficking and abuse, as well as promoting prevention and rehabilitation efforts nationwide.
