The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has declared its full support for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in its mission to rid Nigeria of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking.
In a statement released Wednesday, April 22, NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy Femi Babafemi revealed that student leaders led by NANS National President Comrade Sola Oladoja pledged their full commitment during a courtesy visit to Chairman Brig. Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa (Rtd) in Abuja. During the visit, the delegation also reaffirmed their support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and his 2027 re-election bid.
Oladoja commended Marwa for his visionary leadership and the NDLEA’s consistent success in dismantling drug networks. He highlighted the WADA initiative as a game-changer for student safety, noting its instrumental role in driving drug awareness and social advocacy throughout Nigeria’s higher education system.
Pledging continued support for the NDLEA and the Presidency, the NANS leader noted that the association’s loyalty is built on pro-youth milestones. From ending campus strikes to launching the landmark student loan program, Oladoja credited the administration with delivering real progress for the Nigerian youth.
Marwa expressed his deep-rooted pride in Nigerian students, emphasizing that their steady support across his public service career remains a cornerstone of his strong relationship with the youth.
Marwa, further maintained “As a critical sector of the Nigerian polity, what you said about your appreciation of the gains of President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and your commitment to support his re-election in 2027 gladdens my heart.”
Tackling the surge of narcotics in education, the NDLEA Chairman called for a united front to purge the academic environment of illicit substances. Emphasizing the high stakes, Marwa stated: “We need to work with you on our efforts to rid our campuses of drug abuse because of the consequences to students’ health, their aspirations, and even their families, as well as the society at large.
Discussing the Federal Government’s new Drug Integrity Test Policy, the NDLEA Chairman clarified that the initiative is strictly protective rather than punitive. Marwa emphasized that the policy prioritizes the well-being of the youth, noting that early detection is key to making treatment and rehabilitation significantly more effective.
The visit culminated in a resolute commitment to fortify the alliance between the NDLEA and NANS, signaling a new chapter in their joint crusade to purge Nigerian campuses of substance abuse. This deepened partnership underscores a shared vision of a drug-free academic future.
