Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has pledged full support to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in the fight against drug abuse in the state. The Governor made the pledge during a courtesy visit by the NDLEA Zamfara Commandant at the Government House.

A statement by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, disclosed that the Commandant raised significant concerns related to the fight against drug abuse in the state.

The Governor reiterated his commitment to collaborating with the NDLEA to achieve a drug-free Zamfara State.

“We will provide all necessary support needed to cripple drug smuggling into the state,” Governor Lawal stated.

The Governor also noted that drug use is a major factor contributing to the ongoing insecurity in the state, as many of the bandits operate under drug influence.

“It is our responsibility to find a lasting solution to the issue,” he emphasized.

He pledged to renovate the Gusau rehabilitation centre, provide proper accommodation and offices for the NDLEA, and furnish the agency’s officers with operational vehicles for efficient operations.

Earlier, the NDLEA Zamfara Commandant, Bamidele Amos Segun, explained the agency’s role in curtailing drug abuse and smuggling in the state.

He commended Governor Lawal for his efforts in fighting drug abuse and expressed the NDLEA’s commitment to providing support to the government in fulfilling its constitutional duty of reducing drug abuse to the minimum.

The NDLEA Commandant also praised the Governor for his leadership and vision for the state, noting that Zamfara State is making progress towards complete recovery under his watch.
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