Retired Brigadier Mohammed Buba Marwa, former military administrator of Lagos and Borno States, has been named the Chairman/CEO of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).
He replaces Col. Muhammad Abdallah, whose tenure ended on January 11, 2021.
Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, confirmed the appointment on Saturday, January 16, 2021.
“It’s true. The President has approved General Marwa as the new NDLEA Chairman,” he said in a text message to The Nation.
Gen. Marwa had worked assiduously as Chairman, Presidential Advisory Committee for the Elimination of Drug Abuse, PACEDA, between 2018 and December, 2020, along with others to develop a blue print on how to end drug abuse in Nigeria.
At the anti-drug law enforcement agency, a top official who craved anonymity said the management team of the organisation was already prepared to welcome Gen. Marwa as he resumes this week. Noted for his tradition of excellent record of performance wherever he touches, there are already high expectations of enduring reforms by staff of the agency and Nigerians who have been commenting on the appointment since the information leaked online Friday night.
One of such is from a public commentator, Mr. Timawus Mathias, who on his facebook page Saturday morning admonished NDLEA officials to prepare for shake up and serious work. “Congratulations to General Muhammadu Buba Marwa as he answers the National Call to head the Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency. Marwa is an all rounder. Whatever task he undertakes is thoroughly delivered. NDLEA be ready for the Marwa Shake Up! His forte is perfection, attainment of global standards of excellence. First 100 Days we will note a difference. Best wishes General, God’s speed and favour all the way”, he declared while congratulating Gen. Marwa for the new national assignment.
A top official who craved anonymity said the management team of the organisation was already prepared to welcome Gen. Marwa as he resumes this week
Highly polished, intellectually deep and a pan-Nigerian, Marwa was once military attaché, Nigerian Embassy, Washington DC, USA, and defence attaché, United Nations, New York, as well as former ambassador to South Africa and the Kingdoms of Lesotho and Swaziland.
He obtained a master’s degree in Public Administration from Harvard University and another master’s degree in International Affairs from the University of Pittsburgh. These are in addition to his training in the Nigerian Military School and the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna.
Original story in The Nation
