The United Kingdom has announced that it will provide one million pounds (£1 million) in support to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in 2022, with additional funding provided over a three-year period.
This was revealed by Nick Fowler, Director, Home Office International Operations, when he led a team of Julie Hartfree, Africa Regional Director, and Kris Hawksfield, West Africa Regional Manager, both of Home Office International Operations, on a courtesy visit to Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd), Chairman/Chief Executive of NDLEA.
Marwa expressed gratitude to the visiting UK team and the British government for past support to NDLEA in his welcome remarks. He stated that as the Agency’s operations, command structure, and staff strength expand, he will require more support and collaboration from the UK government.
While stating that the President Muhammadu Buhari led Federal Government has been very supportive of the work of the Agency in critical areas, Marwa asked for strengthened intelligence sharing collaboration, provision of essential operational logistics and training among others from the UK government.
Responding, Nick Fowler commended Marwa for the huge success NDLEA has become under his leadership. He said the Agency has been able to play a significant role by intercepting loads of illicit drugs going to the UK. He assured that his office is now well positioned to share intelligence with NDLEA.
The UK top official also said the British government is willing to enhance NDLEA’s operations with provision of strategic equipment, logistics and training as part of a £1million plan, to be implemented in 2022 with additional support over the next three years.
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