The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it is set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Egypt to strengthen collaboration in the fight against drug trafficking and substance abuse.
NDLEA Chairman, Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), disclosed this on Tuesday during a meeting with the Egyptian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mohammed Fouad, in Abuja.
Marwa said the proposed agreement would support intelligence sharing, joint operations, and training between both countries, noting that the global nature of the drug challenge requires stronger international partnerships.
He said Nigeria has been collaborating with several international agencies, including counterparts in the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, and India, adding that cooperation with Egypt would further strengthen efforts to combat narcotics.
The NDLEA boss also highlighted recent successes by the agency, including the dismantling of a methamphetamine laboratory allegedly operated by Mexican nationals in Nigeria, with an estimated value of 362 million dollars.
The Egyptian envoy said the partnership was important for both countries to address narcotics trafficking from a continental perspective, describing Nigeria and Egypt as key African nations with a role to play in tackling the challenge.
He added that his visit was aimed at exploring areas where Egypt could support Nigeria’s ongoing efforts in combating illicit drug trade.
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