06/05/2026
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The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) of Nigeria, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate on timely information sharing among the two agencies. The MoU which was signed on the 5th May, 2026 at the National Headquarters of NDLEA, Abuja was witnessed by Dr. Gladys Mansa Yawa Feddy Akyea, the Deputy Head of Mission at the Ghana High Commission in Abuja, Nigeria.
In his brief remarks before signing the MoU, the Director General, NACOC, Brig Gen Maxwell Obuba Mantey, said Nigeria has consistently play the leading role in our sub region and Ghana holds that leadership in its highest regard. He remarked that the relationship between the two countries is deeply valued. The relationship he said is grounded in shared values, mutual respect, and common committed to peace and development across West Africa.
The drug situation across our sub region continues to evolve both in skill and complexity, and therefore no single country can effectively address this in isolation. He maintained that it is imperative to work together to dismantle the criminal organisations across West Africa.
Brig Gen Mantey said signing the MoU has brought a meaningful conclusion, making significant milestone towards deeper collaborations and a stronger partnerships between our sister agencies. He stated that the MoU must go beyond a symbolic gesture, but must translate into real measurable outcomes, stronger intelligence sharing, more coordinated joint operations, and structured training between our respective teams. He said the true value of this partnership will be defined not only by what we signed but what we implement.
He reassured that Ghana remains fully committed in working closely with Nigeria and other partners within the region to advance this vision.
He expressed his profound gratitude to the NDLA CEO/Chairman for his warm reception and generous hospitality extended to him and his delegation.
In his welcome remarks, the CEO/Chairman of NDLA, Brig Gen Mohammed Buba Marwa (Rtd), CON, OFR, acknowledged that the visit and the signing of the MoU is a testament in the long standing cooperation between our two nations and a clear signal that the bond between Nigeria and Ghana remains a cornerstone of regional security in West Africa.
He said the signing of the MoU is the formalisation of our partnership, and it provides the two agencies with legal and operational roadmap that moves our relationship from informal consultation to a structured, aggressive and unified front against drug traffickers.
He warned those who seek to destabilise our societies with illicit drugs that Nigeria and Ghana stand united and will continue to innovate, collaborate and dominate the tactical space until our streets and communities are safe
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