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.”
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“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.
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.