The Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (rtd), has said he will continue to make the welfare of his officers-men and women-a priority, to ensure that they are physically and mentally fit to carry out their responsibility of curbing the scourge of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in the country.
Marwa, who gave the assurance yesterday during a brief ceremony to inaugurate a state-of-the-art fitness centre for the agency’s personnel at its headquarters in Abuja, said his decision to build the gym reinforces his commitment to the health, strength, and overall well-being of officers- men and women of NDLEA-which is in line with President Bola Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda.
He highlighted the significance of the facility in ensuring that officers remain physically and mentally fit to tackle the enormous responsibilities of combating the menace of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking.
According to him, “The fight against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking is not just a battle of intelligence and strategy, it is also one that demands physical endurance, agility, and resilience. The nature of our workplaces demands extraordinary on our bodies and minds. From long hours of surveillance and enforcement operations to high-risk engagements, we must always be in top form to protect our society from the dangers of illicit drugs.” (Thisday)