The
Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Ahmadu
Giade has charged Assistant Commanders on scientific ways to dislodge
drug cartels in the country. Giade made this observation at a Summit
organised to build capacity of Assistant Commanders for effective
service delivery in preparation for the onerous task ahead of them.
The theme of the retreat holding in Kaduna is ‘Transforming NDLEA to Meet with Contemporary Challenges in Drug Control in Nigeria.’ According to Giade, drug cartels are becoming more sophisticated in their operations and operatives must incapacitate them. He said that modes of drug concealment were also changing from time to time.
He added: “Cannabis cultivation has spread to every part of the country. It is disturbing that clandestine laboratories for the production of methamphetamine have been discovered in Nigeria.
The increasing spread of violence in some parts of the country has led to loss of lives, damage to property and rising number of displaced persons. These glaring threats to our national security demands that we adopt scientific drug control strategies.”
Giade told the men that the transformation of the NDLEA was a collective task and all parties must appreciate their roles and take responsibility. He noted that in the absence of the commanders, the assistants Giade should take charge of the command.
This clearly underscores the importance of deputies in the administrative hierarchy of the Agency. “It is therefore pertinent for them to come together under a suitable platform to share experiences and acquire more managerial skills,” Giade stated. The NDLEA boss also called on the Assistant Commanders to take absolute advantage of the opportunities offered by the week long retreat to fine tune their trade craft.
In his words, “Drug cartels always seek new ways to circumvent legislation and if we must continue to stop them, a retreat is inevitable. I implore you to identify innovative and strategic ways of getting tasks done.
We must continue to brainstorm on the latest methods and trends in drug trafficking and money laundering. “At the end of this summit, you are expected to return as ambassadors of change for the Agency. The management of the Agency is championing a comprehensive drug control plan for the country and is prepared to make the needed sacrifices for a drug-free Nigeria”.
The theme of the retreat holding in Kaduna is ‘Transforming NDLEA to Meet with Contemporary Challenges in Drug Control in Nigeria.’ According to Giade, drug cartels are becoming more sophisticated in their operations and operatives must incapacitate them. He said that modes of drug concealment were also changing from time to time.
He added: “Cannabis cultivation has spread to every part of the country. It is disturbing that clandestine laboratories for the production of methamphetamine have been discovered in Nigeria.
The increasing spread of violence in some parts of the country has led to loss of lives, damage to property and rising number of displaced persons. These glaring threats to our national security demands that we adopt scientific drug control strategies.”
Giade told the men that the transformation of the NDLEA was a collective task and all parties must appreciate their roles and take responsibility. He noted that in the absence of the commanders, the assistants Giade should take charge of the command.
This clearly underscores the importance of deputies in the administrative hierarchy of the Agency. “It is therefore pertinent for them to come together under a suitable platform to share experiences and acquire more managerial skills,” Giade stated. The NDLEA boss also called on the Assistant Commanders to take absolute advantage of the opportunities offered by the week long retreat to fine tune their trade craft.
In his words, “Drug cartels always seek new ways to circumvent legislation and if we must continue to stop them, a retreat is inevitable. I implore you to identify innovative and strategic ways of getting tasks done.
We must continue to brainstorm on the latest methods and trends in drug trafficking and money laundering. “At the end of this summit, you are expected to return as ambassadors of change for the Agency. The management of the Agency is championing a comprehensive drug control plan for the country and is prepared to make the needed sacrifices for a drug-free Nigeria”.
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