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By Christopher Oji
In a move to fortify Nigeria’s borders against illicit drugs and organised crime, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) have signed a comprehensive framework to enhance inter-agency collaboration.
The agreement was reached during a high-level meeting at the NDLEA headquarters in Abuja on Monday, April 27, 2026, where a communiqué was signed by NDLEA Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Marwa (retd), and Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi.
Both agencies acknowledged that the increasing complexity of transnational organised crime requires a more coordinated institutional response. The framework is designed to eliminate operational overlaps, minimise friction and ensure seamless intelligence sharing.
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They reaffirmed their commitment to mutual respect and professionalism in discharging their mandates to safeguard national security and facilitate lawful trade.
The communiqué outlined key areas of cooperation, including the establishment of secure intelligence-sharing platforms, formation of joint task forces and respect for each agency’s legal mandates.
It also provides for the creation of a Standing Inter-Agency Committee to resolve operational disagreements and closer collaboration at ports, airports and land borders to enhance enforcement without disrupting legitimate trade.
Both Marwa and Adeniyi described the partnership as a national priority aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s security architecture and curbing illicit trafficking.
