The Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd.), has renewed his pledge to improve educational opportunities for the children of agency personnel and strengthen welfare support for officers and their families.
Marwa made the commitment during a visit to the newly established NDLEA Command School at the agency’s barracks in Yola, Adamawa State.
According to a statement issued by NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi, the visit allowed the chairman to assess the school’s facilities, meet teachers and interact with pupils and students.
Marwa Urges Students to Prioritise Education and Discipline
Addressing the students, Marwa emphasised that academic success requires dedication, good behaviour and respect for school rules.
He encouraged them to attend classes regularly, develop strong reading habits and prepare thoroughly for examinations.
The NDLEA chairman also advised the students to respect their parents and teachers, remain committed to their religious responsibilities and stay away from illegal drugs.
He described discipline and hard work as important foundations for achieving personal ambitions and building successful futures.
Marwa assured the school community that the agency would continue supporting the institution’s growth, with the aim of developing it into one of Nigeria’s respected educational establishments.
NDLEA Command School to Support Officers’ Children
The establishment of the NDLEA Command School in Yola forms part of efforts to make quality education more accessible to children of agency personnel.
By locating the school within the barracks community, the initiative is intended to provide families with a convenient educational option close to where they live.
Marwa said the school reflected the agency’s wider responsibility to support its workforce beyond routine operational duties.
The chairman also inspected facilities at the institution as part of efforts to evaluate its progress and identify areas requiring further attention.
Officers’ Wives Welcome New School
During the visit, Marwa met with women living in the barracks, including members of the NDLEA Officers’ Wives Association.
The women welcomed the establishment of the school, describing it as an important development for their children’s education.
They also expressed appreciation for changes introduced within the agency under Marwa’s leadership.
In response, the chairman thanked the women for their encouragement and assured them that the well-being of officers’ families would remain a priority.
NDLEA Plans Formal Inauguration of Officers’ Wives Association
Marwa disclosed that preparations were nearing completion for the formal inauguration of the NDLEA Officers’ Wives Association.
The proposed structure is expected to give officers’ spouses a recognised platform to coordinate activities, support one another and participate in programmes aimed at improving family welfare.
The chairman said initiatives that strengthen personnel support and improve living conditions within the agency would continue receiving attention.
He was accompanied during the visit by the Zone II Commander, Assistant Commandant General of Narcotics Ishaku Kwajafa, alongside other senior NDLEA officials.
The visit highlighted the agency’s efforts to combine its drug enforcement responsibilities with investment in education, family support and institutional development.
For families living within the NDLEA barracks in Yola, the new school represents an additional opportunity to secure education for their children within their immediate community.
