News

NDLEA Refutes Allegations of Nepotism and Religious Bias in Top Appointments

1 Mins read

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismissed allegations of nepotism and favoritism in the appointment of its Directors, Commanders, and other top officials. In a statement released on Thursday, September 5, 2024, the Agency described social media posts suggesting appointments were skewed in favor of Northern Muslims over Southern Christians as “baseless.”

Read Also: Marwa Commends Nigerian Armed Forces, Urges National Support Against Banditry

“For the benefit of the reading public, we would like to clarify that out of the 108 top positions within the Agency, 68 are occupied by Christians and 40 by Muslims, which translates to a ratio of 63% to 37%,” the statement read. The NDLEA further detailed that among the 20 Directors and Commandants, 14 are Christians and 6 are Muslims.

Graphs representing the distribution of top positions and directors/commandants in the NDLEA based on religious affiliation.

The Agency reiterated its commitment to fairness and equity in the distribution of opportunities. “We assure the public that our leadership remains focused on curbing the scourge of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking, while upholding the tenets of fairness, equity, and merit,” the NDLEA stated.

Related posts
Climate and EnvironmentNews

SPP Rallies Educators to Champion Climate Action in Schools

1 Mins read
…Weekly training kicks off in Adamawa to build a new generation of climate-conscious students By Bunmi Yekini The Society for Planet and…
News

RIGO Launches in Lagos, Promises Faster, Smarter Financing for Nigeria’s Healthcare Businesses

2 Mins read
By Bunmi Yekini Healthcare providers in Nigeria now have a new ally in their fight against operational and financial hurdles. RIGO Incorporated,…
Climate and EnvironmentNewsSolution Journalism

From Trash to Treasure: How Epe’s Farmers and Waste Pickers Are Fighting Climate Change

4 Mins read
…A grassroots climate action is transforming waste into wealth, reducing methane emissions, and empowering farmers and waste pickers in Lagos’ Epe community….
Subscribe To Our Newsletters 

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.