National Drug Law Enforcement Agency
NDLEA
About
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) is a federal law enforcement agency in Nigeria under the Federal Ministry of Justice. It is charged with eliminating the growing, processing, manufacturing, selling, exporting, and trafficking of hard drugs. The agency is present at international airports, seaports, and border crossings, and it also targets the leaders of narcotics and money laundering organizations.
History
The NDLEA was established by the promulgation of Decree No. 48 of 29 December 1989, now an act of parliament, whose major target was eliminating illicit drug trafficking and consumption. The agency is headquartered in the capital city of Abuja.
Key Facts
Established
1989
Headquarters
No 6 Portharcourt Crescent Area 11 Garki Abuja Nigeria
Chairman/Chief Executive Officer
Mohammed Buba Marwa
Abbreviation
NDLEA
Website
ndlea.gov.ng