The Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier Buba Marwa(rtd), has commended the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) and the General Overseer of the Church, Dr Daniel Kolawole Olukoya, for its social intervention in leading the campaign against drug and substance abuse.

The body specifically appreciates MFM for constantly opening its doors to NDLEA and giving its resources and prayers to support NDLEA in fighting against drugs, as well as counselling, treatment and rehabilitation of addicts.

General Marwa made this known at a thanksgiving service in the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries International Headquarters annexe, Wuye, Abuja.

The service was held as part of activities marking the 2025 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, with the theme, “Evidence is Clear: Invest in Prevention.”

Marwa, who was represented by the NDLEA Secretary, Mr Shadrach Haruna, said the impact of faith-based institutions like MFM in combating crime cannot be over-emphasised.

The Chairman noted that the MFM and NDLEA recently collaborated on drug prevention, treatment and care by training its pastors, ministers and leaders on “Drug Prevention, Treatment and Care.” The training created awareness, equipped the participants with the skills to prevent drug use among young people and to offer necessary support to families and individuals who are struggling with addiction.

He called on other faith-based institutions, families, and corporate bodies to emulate MFM in intensifying their support for the prevention of drug abuse and illicit drug trafficking in Nigeria.

The NDLEA chairman also urged individuals already struggling with drug addiction to seek help through the agency’s 24/7 anonymous telephone helpline: 0800- 1020 3040