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The Digest:

President Bola Tinubu has reappointed Brigadier-General Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd) as Chairman of the NDLEA, extending his tenure until 2031 following a first term marked by over 73,000 arrests and major drug seizures.

Key Points:
  • President Bola Tinubu has reappointed Buba Marwa as NDLEA Chairman.
  • The new five-year term will extend his leadership until 2031.
  • Marwa was first appointed to the role in January 2021.
  • Tinubu praised his "onerous efforts" to rid the country of drug abuse.
  • Under his command, the NDLEA arrested over 73,000 suspects.
  • The agency also seized more than 15 million kilograms of illicit substances.
  • Marwa is a former military governor of Lagos and Borno states.
In a nation grappling with complex social vices, this reaffirmation of command places a trusted general back on the front lines of a protracted and deeply personal war.

Sources: Nigerian Tribune