President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday expressed the commitment of his administration to the country’s fight against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking.

He assured that he would continue to provide the necessary support and tools for the NDLEA to fulfil its mandate. The President, while declaring open the 31st meeting of Heads of National Drug Law Enforcement Agencies, Africa in Abuja, stated, “This administration will continue to provide the necessary support & tools for the NDLEA to fulfil its mandate.

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We understand the connection between the success of the f#ght against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking and the attainment of a number of goals on our socio-economic and security agenda.”

“For us, the commitment to the fight against drug trafficking and substance abuse is not just a matter of policy; it is a moral imperative”.