The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has firmly denied allegations of nepotism and favouritism in its appointment of Directors and Commanders, calling such claims unfounded and false.
In a statement released on Thursday in Abuja, NDLEA Spokesman Femi Babafemi addressed concerns raised on social media, clarifying that the accusations were misleading and intended to sow discord. Babafemi emphasized that the agency’s appointments are based on fairness, equity, and merit.
He provided statistics to refute the claims, stating that out of the 20 Directors/Commandants in the NDLEA, 14 are Christians and six are Muslims. Among the 14 Zonal Commanders, nine are Christians and five are Muslims. In the 37 State Commands, 19 are headed by Christians and 18 by Muslims. Additionally, 10 of the 14 Special Area Commanders are Christians, and four are Muslims.
Overall, Babafemi highlighted that of the 108 top positions in the agency, 68 are occupied by Christians and 40 by Muslims, representing a 63%-37% ratio.
He reassured the public that the NDLEA leadership remains committed to combating substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking while upholding the principles of fairness and merit in its workforce management.
