NDLEA Officer Emerges Best In Operational Success Award

Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig Gen Mohamed Marwa (rtd) has approved special promotion for an officer of the agency, Francis Ameh Igonoh, a superintendent of narcotics, after he emerged the 2024 winner of the prestigious International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA), Outstanding Operational Success Award.

Marwa, while announcing the accelerated promotion reward for the officer during a brief ceremony where Igonoh presented the award certificates to the NDLEA him, commended Igonoh for doing the agency and indeed Nigeria proud.

According to him, “you have distinguished yourself in our concerted effort to curb the scourge of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in Nigeria and as such the global recognition of our role in dismantling fentanyl, heroin, cocaine and methamphetamine cartels clearly typifies enhanced intelligence and we can’t but equally appreciate the support of the Drug Enforcement Administration of the United States in this regard.

“I will like to also add that with this international recognition, you are not just a pride to yourself, your family but the agency and the nation as a whole. The sacrifice of a narcotic officer cannot be quantified in gold or silver, for he is fulfilling a higher calling. As we go about our duty of securing our society against the corrosion of illicit drugs, we should be aware that we are the direct beneficiaries of our work because for every kilo of drugs seized, we are making our streets and society safer for our children, family and kinsmen. 

This is why NDLEA is proud of its workforce; the Agency treasures the effort of its officers, men and women; the management shall continue to look out for their best interest and we shall continue to reward hard work and excellence.”

NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi said that the NDLEA boss noted that as a result of the officer’s dedication, commitment to work and professionalism, all attributes that have won him global recognition, he has approved his promotion to the rank of assistant commander of narcotics since he’s already due for elevation to his next rank as chief superintendent of narcotics, to further encourage him and his peers.