Nigeria and India have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), to block illicit drug flow between both countries. The MoU was undertaken by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)
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The MoU was undertaken by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency and the Narcotics Control Bureau of India. Marwa said the partnership would greatly impact efforts to prevent “illicit trafficking in narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, precursor chemicals, and related matters” between Nigeria and India.“Today’s development constitutes a fundamental step towards positioning the two countries, India and Nigeria, at the forefront of confronting and dismantling transnational drug trafficking networks with brazen capabilities of outmanoeuvring legitimate drug law enforcement,” he said.
“The governments of both countries remain committed to eradicating the problem posed by illicit substances, notably synthetic opioids and Amphetamine Type Stimulants which pose a potent threat to our citizens.”Signing on behalf of his country, Shri G. Balasubramanian, Indian high commissioner to Nigeria and head of the Indian delegation, said proceeds of drug trafficking are often directed towards terrorism financing.
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