The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA Buba Marwa has reiterated the commitment of the agency to increase the risk burden of trafficking in drugs and psychotropic substances in Nigeria.
Marwa gave the assurance in Abuja during the handing over ceremony of a provisional detention facility equipped by the United Kingdom UK Border Force to the NDLEA.
This was contained in a statement by the Director, Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi in Abuja.
Marwa who was represented by the agency Secretary, Shadrach Haruna noted that the drug war was daily receiving a boost especially with the recent launch of the National Drug Control Master Plan.
This, he said, was funded by the European Union EU under the supervision of United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime UNODC.
According to him, the resources committed to the project clearly demonstrates the commitment of the UK to fostering international cooperation to fight the enduring problem of drug trafficking in Nigeria.
