The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has approved the promotion of 93 officers serving in Rivers State, describing the exercise as part of ongoing efforts to reward excellence, strengthen staff morale and improve operational effectiveness in the fight against drug trafficking and substance abuse. The promotion was approved by the agency’s Chairman and Chief Executive, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd.).
Speaking during the decoration ceremony in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State Commander of the NDLEA, Kenneth Onyeso, congratulated the newly promoted officers and urged them to see their elevation as a call to greater responsibility. He emphasised that promotion within the agency is based on commitment, professionalism and dedication to duty, encouraging the beneficiaries to uphold the highest standards of integrity in carrying out their responsibilities.
Onyeso noted that the command has recorded significant successes in recent months through intensified operations against drug traffickers, sustained public awareness campaigns and rehabilitation programmes for people battling substance abuse. He expressed confidence that the newly promoted officers would contribute even more effectively to the agency’s mandate of reducing drug-related crimes and protecting communities across Rivers State.
The commander also urged officers who were not promoted in the current exercise not to lose hope, assuring them that hard work, discipline and commitment would continue to be recognised by the agency. He reiterated the NDLEA’s commitment to staff welfare and career development, stressing that motivation remains essential to maintaining an efficient and professional workforce.
The promotion exercise forms part of the NDLEA’s broader strategy to strengthen institutional capacity as it intensifies the nationwide campaign against illicit drug trafficking and abuse. The agency reaffirmed its determination to continue working with other security agencies, communities and stakeholders to safeguard public health and improve national security through sustained anti-drug operations.
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