Nigeria and Ghana have reinforced their joint resolve to combat drug trafficking across West Africa, sending a strong warning to criminal networks operating within the region.
The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Mohamed Buba Marwa, declared that the renewed partnership between Nigeria’s anti-narcotics body and Ghana’s Narcotics Control Commission underscored a united front against illicit drug operations.
Marwa made the remarks on Tuesday at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja while receiving a Ghanaian delegation led by Maxwell Obuba Mantey.
The visit, described as a benchmarking and study tour of the NDLEA’s operational model, is aimed at deepening cooperation between both countries.
“Let this engagement serve as a warning to those who seek to destabilize our societies with illicit drugs: Nigeria and Ghana stand united,” Marwa said, emphasising the need for innovation, collaboration, and sustained operational dominance against drug cartels.
Marwa explained that the visit went beyond routine engagement, describing it as a “strategic alignment” focused on knowledge exchange in areas such as digital forensics, intelligence-led operations, and interdiction strategies
A key highlight of the visit was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between NDLEA and NACOC.
In his remarks, Mantey praised Nigeria’s leadership role in the region, noting that Ghana regards the country as a strategic partner in maintaining stability across West Africa. He said the relationship between both nations is rooted in shared history, mutual respect, and a collective commitment to peace and development.