Nigeria, India sign MoU to 'block pipeline of illicit drug flow' | TheCable

Share

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.

Law Law Latest News, Law Law Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Nigeria, India sign MOU to block illicit drug flowThe Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) of India and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) of Nigeria have decided to work together to stop the flow
Source: DailyPostNGR - 🏆 11. / 59 Read more »

Tinubu signs Nigeria Data Protection Act | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World NewsPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu (BAT) on Wednesday signed the Nigeria Data Protection Bill, 2023 into law. An official statement signed by the Head, Legal Enforcement and Regulations of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Babatunde Bamigboye confirmed this. Bamigboye also said in the statement that the President assented to the Act on Democracy Day, June […]
Source: GuardianNigeria - 🏆 1. / 94 Read more »