Abubakar Malami, SAN, Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, has urged the new cadets of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to be patriotic and good ambassadors in the fight against drug abuse in the country.
On Thursday, the newly recruited cadets paid Malami a thank-you visit at his Khadimiyya for Justice and Development Initiative (KJDI) Foundation’s office in Birnin Kebbi.
“As Kebbi state indigenes, you should be good ambassadors, patriotic, and deligent in serving our country.”
“The fight against drugs and substances is one in which you should put all of your efforts to rid this country of the menace,” he urged.
The minister, who was represented by the Chairman of the Khadimiyya Board of Trustees, Alhaji Abubakar Usman-Gotomo, congratulated the youth on their visit.
“I will not relent in my efforts to provide deserving youths with employment opportunities as well as the necessary skill acquisition programs to enable them to be productive members of society and contribute their fair share to the country’s development.” Your selection was based on your merits and educational backgrounds, as well as the determination and endurance you demonstrated during the recruitment process as you went through rigorous training and huddles.
“Kebbi state is proud of your efforts and achievements, but it is now the beginning of your careers, as well as a new beginning to stand out amongst your peers in contributing your quota to the progress and development of the country,” he urged.
Narcotic Officer Haliru Zakari-Gulma spoke on behalf of the cadets, thanking the minister for his efforts in providing numerous opportunities for youths in the state.
“All of the candidates whose recruitment was facilitated by the minister’s numerous gestures had successfully completed the training, were commissioned last week, and are now posted to various formations of duties throughout the country,” he said.
Zakari-Gulma assured that they would be patriotic, good ambassadors of the state, and that they are determined to excel in their official duties wherever they may find themselves.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on November 19, approximately 1,978 new cadets graduated from the Assistant Superintendent of Narcotics Course 15, 2021, in Jos.
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