The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has recorded some achievements in its war against abuse of narcotic substances – especially with the cooperation of sub-nationals.
The agency’s spokesman Femi Babafemi said some state governments in the country have embraced the NDLEA’s advocacy to make drug tests mandatory for appointees and employees.
Babafemi who made this known on Monday, said the advocacy move had been in the works since 2021.
The NDLEA spokesman said over the last four years, about 65 barons including former public office holders had been arrested, prosecuted and convicted.
He however stopped short of mentioning their names
Babafemi said some of those arrested and prosecuted by the Buba Marwa-led agency had held offices at the level of the local government chairmanship position.
The NDLEA spokesman further said beyond being a policy for political positions, employers and tertiary institutions have also embraced drug tests as part of their screening process to admit new talents.