20/08/2026
DFAM Receives NDLEA Commendation for Commitment to Drug Demand Reduction
Abuja, August 14, 2026. The Drug-Free Arewa Movement (DFAM) has received a Certificate of Commendation from the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa (Rtd), CON, in recognition of the organisation’s unwavering commitment to drug demand reduction and its contribution to the War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) initiative.
The commendation was presented on Thursday, August 13, 2026, and received on behalf of DFAM by its Deputy Lead Convener, Amb. Umar Muhammad (Sarkin Adon Lapai).
The recognition highlights DFAM’s sustained advocacy, public awareness and community-based efforts aimed at preventing substance abuse and promoting healthier and safer communities across Northern Nigeria.
The organisation described the award as both an honour and a renewed call to action, stressing that the growing challenge of substance abuse continues to destroy families, undermine the potential of young people and contribute to insecurity across the region.
DFAM reaffirmed its commitment to intensifying its prevention, advocacy, research, rehabilitation-support and youth-focused interventions in partnership with relevant stakeholders.
The Movement expressed appreciation to the NDLEA Chairman and the Agency for recognising its efforts, noting that the commendation has further strengthened its resolve to do more in the collective fight against the scourge of drug abuse and build a safer, healthier and drug-free Northern Nigeria.
NDLEA has consistently emphasised the importance of balancing drug supply reduction with demand-reduction and WADA advocacy efforts, reflecting the need for a whole-of-society approach to addressing Nigeria’s drug problem.
