UAE, Nigeria Partner Against Drug Trafficking
UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 28th Sep, 2026
Abu Dhabi (September 28, 2026) – Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad Al Nahyan, Chairman of the National Drug Enforcement Authority (NDEA), witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the NDEA and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, hosted by Abu Dhabi from September 26 to October 1, 2026.
On behalf of the UAE, the MoU was signed by Rashid Hamad Al Shamsi, Director-General of the NDEA, while Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NDLEA, signed on behalf of Nigeria.
The MoU aims to strengthen cooperation in combating the production, manufacture, and illicit trafficking of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, and their precursors. It establishes a new phase of joint security cooperation between the two countries against this transnational threat.
Key Provisions of the MoU:
- Information Exchange: The agreement facilitates the exchange of information and data on drug-related measures taken by both nations.
- Controlled Delivery Operations: It covers mutual assistance in controlled delivery operations and monitoring drug movement.
- Expertise Sharing: The MoU encourages the exchange of expertise, training, and capacity-building programs through reciprocal visits, meetings, and workshops.
- Research and Legislation: It promotes the sharing of relevant research and legislation according to national laws and international obligations.
The MoU aligns with the UAE's strategy of building strong bilateral partnerships with international security agencies to combat illicit drug trafficking and abuse. It reflects the close relations between the two countries and supports joint efforts based on international conventions and instruments related to narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.
Signed during the Congress, the MoU underscores the NDEA's commitment to leveraging international platforms for expanding its partnership network and strengthening global cooperation against organized crime and illicit drug trafficking.