NDLEA’s proposed 2022 budget an improvement on previous budgets, says Marwa

The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Rtd), has described the agency’s proposed 2022 budget allocation as a great improvement on its previous budgets.

Marwa stated this on Wednesday in Abuja at the budget defence of the agency, before the House Committee on Narcotic Drugs.

In a statement issued by the NDLEA Director, Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi, Marwa expressed appreciation to President Muhammadu Buhari and the Finance Minister, Mrs Zainab Ahmed, for their deep understanding of the challenges of the 32-year old agency and their support to enhance its capability and performance.

He equally acknowledged the legislative support given to the agency by the National Assembly and the leadership of the two chambers of the legislature.

Marwa appealed to the lawmakers to continue their support by passing the proposed budget and enhancing it, where necessary, especially in the areas of the purchase of arms and ammunition.

In his remark, Chairman of the Committee, Mr Francis Agbo, emphasised the need to support the agency to be able to surmount the enormous challenges before it.

Agbo said apart from an overhaul of the NDLEA Act, to remove the options of ridiculous fines for offenders, the committee would stand up against any attempts on the floor of the House, to legalise cannabis.