President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday celebrated the Chairman of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa (Rtd), who will clock 69 on Friday, September 9, 2022.
President Buhari affirms the dynamic leadership roles the Chairman of NDLEA has played in shaping the history of the country as Governor of Borno State, and Military Administrator of Lagos State, leaving behind lasting legacies of investment in people and infrastructure that keeps memories of his service fresh and commendable.
In a statement, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, on Thursday, said the President commended the initiative and reforms that Marwa has instituted in NDLEA.
According to him, his initiative was borne out of his passion for a purposeful, result oriented and motivated agency that places the health and safety of the society first particularly, the youths, and networks with other security outfits, home and abroad, to rid the country of drug traffickers.
“President Buhari recognizes the arduous task before the Chairman and his team, believing the same patriotism and diligence that he has displayed over many years in the military and after retirement will continue to yield results
“The President prays that the Almighty God will grant the Chairman of NDLEA more courage, strength and wisdom as he serves the country.” The statement reads.