US commends NDLEA boss, Ahmadu Giade over drug control efforts

A statement by the agency’s spokesperson, Mitchel Ofoyeju, said on Wednesday in Lagos that the consul general made the commendation during a visit to the agency’s headquarters.

The statement also said that Bray commended the management for engineering Nigeria’s rising international profile in anti-drug campaign.

It said that Bray presented two letters of commendation from the US Drug Enforcement Administration and International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs to Giade.

The statement also quoted the US envoy as saying that Giade’s vision and steadfast service had placed the NDLEA on the road to adopting modern law enforcement investigative techniques.

It said that this had led to NDLEA to transit to an intelligence-led agency.

The statement said, "Through your guidance and expertise, the agency has raised its international profile and fostered international cooperation with major stakeholders.

"These accomplishments have created a foundation upon which the NDLEA can combat drug trafficking and strengthen the security of the Nigerian people.

“By furthering the counter-narcotics efforts of NDLEA, you have played an important role in protecting the citizens of Nigeria and countering international crime, illegal drugs and instability which ultimately affects both our countries.

“In recognition of the outstanding leadership and management of the NDLEA, the USDEA extends its hand of gratitude to the chairman of the agency for 10 years of service to the people of Nigeria.

“The world looks to your leadership and has found a friend and ally in the global fight against international drug trafficking.”

It added that the NDLEA boss in his response said that he was humbled by the avalanche of commendation for his 10 years of service.