NAFDAC Partners with National Counter Terrorism Centre to Combat Drug-related Terrorism
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has entered into a significant partnership with the National Counter Terrorism Centre, Office of the National Security Adviser (NCTC-ONSA), to tackle the growing issues of counterfeit medicines, drug-related terrorism, banditry, and violent extremism in Nigeria.
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The partnership, formalized through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Abuja, aims to curb the illegal drug trade, prevent the misuse of medicines in terrorist activities, and manage hazardous chemical threats that could harm lives and property. NAFDAC’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, noted that this collaboration would help reduce the abuse of illicit drugs among youths and mitigate the dangers posed by hazardous chemicals that could be used in the development of weapons of mass destruction by non-state actors.
Prof. Adeyeye expressed gratitude to the Office of the National Security Adviser for its continued support and assured that this partnership would strengthen cooperation between both agencies in safeguarding national security.
Major-General Adamu Garba Laka, the National Coordinator of the NCTC, emphasized that the MoU represents a joint commitment to shared goals and effective collaboration. He highlighted that the partnership will enhance information and intelligence sharing, build capacity, and support joint operations to prevent terrorism, radicalization, and the devastating effects of violent extremism. The united front between NAFDAC and the NCTC is expected to significantly strengthen Nigeria’s ability to confront these multifaceted challenges and ensure the safety and security of its citizens.
Source: New National star
https://newnationalstar.com/nafdac-signs-mou-with-onsa-on-counterfeit-medicines/
