By Ihotu Uriel
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), has reaffirmed his commitment to improving the welfare of officers and their families, with particular attention to providing quality education for their children.
Marwa gave the assurance on Friday, October 30, 2026, during a working visit to the newly established NDLEA Command School at the Agency’s Barracks in Yola, Adamawa State.
During the visit, the NDLEA chairman inspected the school’s facilities and interacted with pupils, students and members of staff to assess the progress of the institution.
Addressing the students, Marwa encouraged them to embrace discipline, punctuality and academic excellence, describing these values as important foundations for achieving their future ambitions.
He urged them to take their studies seriously, read regularly, prepare adequately for examinations and respect their parents and teachers.
The NDLEA boss also advised the students to uphold their religious values and completely avoid illicit drugs, stressing that staying away from drug abuse was essential to protecting their future.
Marwa assured the school community that he would continue to support the institution’s development to ensure it provides quality education and grows into one of the leading schools in the country.
He explained that establishing the pioneer Command School was part of the Agency’s commitment to giving officers’ children access to quality education within their immediate community.
The chairman also met with members of the NDLEA Officers’ Wives Association and other residents of the barracks during the visit.
The women commended Marwa for establishing the school, describing it as a major investment in the education and future of children of NDLEA personnel.
They also acknowledged his leadership and the transformation recorded within the Agency.
In response, Marwa appreciated their support and reaffirmed that the welfare of officers and their families would remain an important priority under his leadership.
He further disclosed that plans were at an advanced stage for the formal inauguration of the NDLEA Officers’ Wives Association.
According to him, the association would provide an organised platform for officers’ wives to collaborate, support one another and contribute to the welfare and well-being of the NDLEA community.
Marwa was accompanied during the visit by the Zone 2 Commander, ACGN Ishaku Yusuf Kwajafa, and other senior officers of the Agency.
The visit provided an opportunity for the NDLEA leadership to assess the new school’s development, engage with the barracks community and reaffirm its commitment to education, personnel welfare and institutional growth.
