The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has dismissed allegations of nepotism and favouritism in the appointment of its directors, commanders, and other senior officials.
In a statement released on Thursday, NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi refuted claims circulating on social media that appointments to high-ranking positions are skewed in favour of Northern Muslims over Southern Christians.
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The statement partly read: “For the benefit of the public, the Agency would like to clarify as follows: Out of the 20 Directors/Commandants in the NDLEA, 14 are Christians and six are Muslims; of the 14 Zonal Commanders, nine are Christians and five are Muslims; out of 37 State Commanders, 19 are Christians and 18 are Muslims; of the 14 Special Area Commanders, 10 are Christians and four are Muslims; out of 12 Coordinators/Heads of Units, nine are Christians and three are Muslims; while out of 11 Heads of Operation, seven are Christians and four are Muslims.
“In total, out of the 108 top appointments and positions in the Agency, 68 are held by Christians and 40 by Muslims, representing a ratio of 63% to 37%, contrary to the perceptions being propagated by some mischief-makers against the leadership of the Agency.
“The Agency wishes to assure the public that its leadership remains focused and committed to the goal of combating substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking while upholding the principles of fairness, equity, and merit in its distribution of opportunities for its workforce.”
