…Tasks pupils on discipline, academic excellence, drug-free lifestyle
ABUJA – The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd.), has reaffirmed his commitment to improving the welfare of officers and their families, particularly in the areas of education and social support.
Marwa gave the assurance on Friday during a working visit to the newly established NDLEA Command School at the Agency’s Barracks in Yola, Adamawa State, where he inspected the facilities and interacted with pupils, students and members of staff.
Addressing the pupils, the NDLEA chairman urged them to embrace discipline, punctuality and academic excellence, describing these values as essential ingredients for success in life.
He challenged the students to take their studies seriously, cultivate good reading habits, work hard and remain committed to achieving excellent results in their examinations.
Marwa also encouraged them to worship God, respect their parents and teachers, and shun illicit drugs, stressing that staying away from substance abuse must remain a priority throughout their lives.
He assured the school community that the Agency would continue to support the development of the institution to ensure it provides quality education and grows into one of the leading schools in the country.
According to him, the establishment of the pioneer Command School reflects the NDLEA’s determination to provide children of its personnel with access to quality education within their immediate environment.
The NDLEA boss also used the visit to interact with members of the NDLEA Officers’ Wives Association and other residents of the barracks.
The women expressed appreciation to Marwa for establishing the school, describing the initiative as a major investment in the future of their children.
They also commended his leadership and the transformation recorded in the Agency, particularly in strengthening its operations and improving the welfare of personnel.
Responding, Marwa thanked them for their support and kind words, assuring them that the well-being of officers and their families would continue to receive attention under his leadership.
He further disclosed that arrangements were at an advanced stage for the formal inauguration of the NDLEA Officers’ Wives Association.
He explained that the association would provide an organised platform for officers’ wives to interact, collaborate and contribute to initiatives aimed at promoting the welfare of members of the NDLEA family.
Marwa was accompanied on the visit by the Zone 2 Commander, ACGN Ishaku Yusuf Kwajafa, and other senior officers of the Agency.
He reiterated that the NDLEA would sustain initiatives aimed at strengthening the institution, supporting its personnel and improving the welfare of their families.
The visit also provided an opportunity for the chairman to assess the progress of the newly established school and engage with members of the barracks community.