Counter-terrorism centre boss seeks drug regulation to curb insurgency

National Coordinator, National Counter Terrorism Centre,, Adamu Laka

The National Coordinator, National Counter Terrorism Centre, Office of the National Security Adviser, Major General Adamu Laka, has called on the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control to regulate the manufacturing, importation and distribution of drugs and other controlled products.

He noted that the agency’s sole role was crucial in curbing terrorism and other organized crimes in the country.

Laka spoke on Thursday in Abuja during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the two organisations.

He said, “The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control plays an important role in combating terrorism and crime by regulating the manufacture, importation, and distribution of drugs, chemicals, and other controlled products. The Agency’s efforts also help curtail the illegal drug trade, which often finances terrorism and organized crime.”

Acknowledging the efforts of NAFDAC in regulating the use of chemicals, Laka sought cooperation from relevant stakeholders to disrupt the illicit networks and dismantle the financing sources of the criminals.

He said, “ I must also acknowledge the efforts of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control towards regulating the use of chemicals used in manufacturing explosives by non-state actors.

“By joining forces with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, we aim to enhance our collective efforts in disrupting these illicit networks, dismantling their financing sources, and safeguarding our communities from the scourge of terrorism.”

In her remarks, the Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, noted that the signing of the MoU was a plus to the country in terms of reduction in death and obliteration of young minds.

She noted that drug abuse alters the mind, pledging the continued collaboration of her agency with the NCTC towards preventing people from going into substance abuse.