THE United States Drug Enforcement Administration (USDEA) has entered into an agreement with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in combating drug crimes.
In a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed at the weekend by both parties at the Lagos NDLEA headquarters, both countries pledged to be more aggressive in their attacks on drug barons.
Key areas of the agreement include exchange of intelligence, training, sharing of expertise and joint investigation aimed at dismantling drug trafficking syndicates.
The Chairman/Chief Executive of the NDLEA, Ahmadu Giade, who signed on behalf of Nigeria, expressed optimism on the benefits of the new partnership.
He stated: “This agreement is another landmark achievement in our fight to eradicate narcotics from the society. I am happy that this notion to foster our relationship with the USDEA has finally come to fruition.
“In 2006, Nigeria recorded 14,200kg of cocaine at the Tincan Island Port, Lagos.
The seizure was rated the largest cocaine seizure in Africa and fifth largest in the world. Since then, there have been series of large seizures of narcotics by the NDLEA at the seaports.”
USDEA Regional Director in charge of Europe and Africa, Mr. Russel Benson, signed for the USDEA. He stressed the United States Government’s commitment to the war on narcotics and promised to work hard on the terms of the memorandum of understanding.
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