NDLEA to use body cameras for operational efficiency
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency NDLEA
NDLEA to use body cameras for operational efficiency
Abdullateef Aderemi
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has hinted at using body cameras for their personnel to enhance operation efficiency.
The NDLEA Chairman, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), disclosed the development while speaking at the elevation of the officers of the agency in Abuja on Wednesday.
Marwa according to a statement on Wednesday by the NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy Femi Babafemi, promoted 5,042 officers and rewarded 70 personnel with special awards.
The statement said that the promotion came following weeks of examination and interviews conducted for qualified candidates.
Marwa according to the statement promised rapid and timely promotion of all deserving and qualified officers.
Marwa in the statement said, “I am pleased to say that we continue to wax stronger on this journey we embarked on three and a half years ago when we decided to turn around the fortunes of this agency, by improving our performance as a precursor to reversing the perilous drug use situation in our dear country, Nigeria.
“On this occasion of the 8th edition of the commands’ awards and commendations ceremony, we have every reason to be thankful because our performance continuously justifies our conviction in Offensive Action, WADA and other reforms that we undertook. For our modest efforts, we have received plaudits at home and abroad. What that means is that we have to do more. The reward for work well done is more work, and in our case, we cannot rest on our oars until all the objectives of our mandate are fully achieved. May I remind us that the bottom line is a drug-free Nigeria.
“On our part as management, we are trying to keep the motivation going, by ensuring that we provide everything necessary to make this work safe, secure and conducive for everyone working in this Agency. Our new barracks in Adamawa, Abuja and Lagos are almost complete and will be commissioned soon. The recent promotion of 5,042 officers speaks volumes about our dedication to prompt and timely promotion of officers. It is symbolic of our effort to break the jinx of stagnation, which was once an albatross for our personnel.”
Marwa stated further he would create five strategic commands in Lagos, Federal Capital Territory, Murtala Muhammed International Airport Ikeja, Apapa and Tincan and also vowed to deploy body cameras for the use of officers on strategic operations to ensure their safety.
“To further enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our operations, we are creating five strategic commands in Lagos, FCT, MMIA, Apapa and Tincan. Also in this regard, we’ll be deploying body cameras for the use of our officers on strategic operations for the purpose of ensuring their safety and the integrity of such operations,” he added.
