President Adama Barrow of Gambia has commended Nigeria’s commitment to the war against illicit drug trafficking and abuse, even as he called for more collaboration among anti-drug law enforcement agencies in Africa and the world at large.
A statement by the Director, Media and Advocacy of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Femi Babafemi said the Gambia President gave the commendation at the State House in Banjul when he received Chairman/Chief Executive of the NDLEA, Brig-Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) who was in the country to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Drug Law Enforcement Agency of the Gambia (DLEAG), which borders on cooperation in combating illicit production, manufacture, and trafficking in narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and their precursors.
Speaking during the courtesy visit on Thursday, President Barrow applauded the decision by the NDLEA to sign the agreement with DLEAG, saying such will strengthen and integrate ECOWAS member states in the area of war against drugs trafficking and abuse.
According to him, drug cartels work as a network and are linked; as such, institutions fighting them must also partner and work together.
“Nigeria has been helpful and supportive of the Gambia in various forms and we are grateful. The signing of this MoU between NDLEA and DLEAG is a clear indication that Nigeria is more than willing to partner with us.
“His coming to Gambia is an indication of Marwa’s personal commitment to the war against drugs and I believe the agreement will benefit both countries because drug use is a national threat and a big security issue, and without security, no nation can progress,” he said.
In his remarks, Gen. Marwa expressed happiness that Gambia is a willing partner in the fight against drug cartels in the West African sub-region.
The NDLEA boss said, “We are facing enemies of the worst grade and so we need all the support and partnerships at the national, regional and international levels.”
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