Nigeria, Egypt Move to Deepen Anti-Drug Cooperation
The planned pact would expand cooperation on drug trafficking as NDLEA says a meth lab it dismantled was worth about $362 million.
- On Tuesday, Egyptian Ambassador to Nigeria Mohammed Fouad visited Abuja to meet The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency chairman, Brig. Marwa, to discuss a Memorandum of Understanding strengthening intelligence sharing and joint operations.
- Fouad described Nigeria and Egypt as two of Africa's leading nations whose collaboration is essential to address the growing threat of illicit drug trafficking across the continent.
- Marwa noted the agency maintains operational partnerships with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration and the National Crime Agency , while recent successes include dismantling drug laboratories valued at about 362 million dollars.
- The planned agreement will formalize institutional cooperation between the anti-narcotics agencies of both countries. "We are very excited that we're going to collaborate with Egypt through an MoU," Marwa said.
- Intelligence-Led cooperation among African countries remains critical to prevent criminal networks from gaining a foothold on the continent, as both nations aim to identify practical areas of support to bolster ongoing efforts.
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Nigeria, Egypt Move to Deepen Anti-Drug Cooperation
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), is set to deepen its collaboration with Egypt in the fight against illicit drug trafficking and substance abuse through a proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will focus on intelligence sharing, joint operations and capacity building.
We’re Excited To Sign MoU with Egypt On Intelligence Sharing, Joint Operations, Others, says NDLEA boss - Security News Alert
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has expressed its preparedness to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with its Egyptian counterpart to facilitate intelligence sharing, joint operations and training as part of ongoing efforts to curb the scourge of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in Nigeria and Egypt. Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, […] The post We’re Excited To Sign MoU with Egypt On Intelligence Sha…
NDLEA, Egypt to Sign MoU on Intelligence Sharing, Joint Anti-Drug Operations
NDLEA, Egypt to Sign MoU on Intelligence Sharing, Joint Anti-Drug Operations The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and Egypt are set to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the fight against illicit drug trafficking and substance abuse through a proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focused on intelligence sharing, joint operations and capacity building. Chairman and Chief […] The post NDLEA, Egypt to Sign MoU on Intelligence Shar…
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By Omoyeni Ojeifo In a renewed international effort to combat drug trafficking, Nigeria and Egypt are deepening their bilateral cooperation by prioritizing intelligence sharing, joint operations, and collaborative training initiatives. The details were contained in a statement emailed to Persecondnews on Tuesday by the Director of Media and Advocacy of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Femi Babafemi. The planned collaboration cam…
Nigeria, Egypt Join Forces Against Drug Cartels with New Anti-Narcotics Pact
Nigeria and Egypt are set to deepen their cooperation in the fight against drug trafficking and substance abuse through a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and its Egyptian counterpart.The agreement, which focuses on intelligence sharing, joint operations, and training, was discussed during a courtesy visit by the Egyptian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mohammed Fouad, to NDLEA Chairman/Chief …
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