The activities of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA aimed at curbing the menace of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in the country has been commended.

The commendations came from two first class traditional rulers in Adamawa state, HRH Kuruhaye Dishon Dansanda 11, Kwandi Nunguraya and HRM Biyapo Bwaltam Bently Mboiman 11, Murum Mbula.

The monarchs also called for enhanced partnership between the traditional institution and the Agency.

They spoke when they paid a courtesy visit to the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Agency, retired Brigadier General Buba Marwa at the its national headquarters in Abuja.

According to them, the traditional institution as a respected system in the society must play active and important role in the agency’s fight against the drug scourge especially at the grassroots level where they play influential roles in communities under their control.

They commended the drug supply and drug demand reduction efforts of the agency especially the NDLEA Command in Adamawa state, which they support in various ways.

In his response, Marwa expressed appreciation to the royal fathers for their visit to support the work of the agency and seek further collaboration.

According to him, as a respected traditional rulers in their domains, he encourage them to continue to partner with the Commands around them to engage in advocacy and sensitisation of their subjects on the dangers of abusing and dealing in illicit substances.

In his words, they have to work together as a collective to take the message to the communities and every nook and cranny of Nigeria.

He commended them for taking the bold step to identify with and support the work of the agency.

This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen by NDLEA Director, Media & Advocacy, Femi Babafemi.