HURIWA applauds NDLEA's efforts to stop illegal drug transactions.

The commendation of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) by the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) is in recognition of the agency's efforts in formulating alternative development strategies aimed at addressing illegal drug transactions and safeguarding the environment from associated repercussions.

During a speech delivered on Wednesday in Abuja, the Human Rights Writers Association (HURIWA) expressed its endorsement of the alternative development plan. This plan was introduced by Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), during the United Nations General Assembly in New York. HURIWA commended this approach as an effective strategy for addressing the global drug problem and other associated criminal activities.

According to HURIWA, alternative development refers to a systematic approach aimed at preventing and eradicating the unlawful cultivation of plants that contain narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. This is achieved through the implementation of rural development strategies that are specifically designed to support long-term national progress and sustainable development endeavors.

HURIWA observed that alternative development has been effectively executed in other nations, including Afghanistan, resulting in a reduction in opium poppy production and the enhancement of farmers' livelihoods.

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HURIWA has called upon Nigerians to lend their support to the alternative development plan proposed by NDLEA. This plan is deemed a crucial measure in fostering a drug-free society, as it constitutes a fundamental element of a well-rounded and all-encompassing drug control policy. Furthermore, it is in alignment with the objectives outlined in the Sustainable Development Goals.

The Human Rights Writers Association (HURIWA) expressed its commitment to overseeing the execution of the alternative development plan and advocating for its effective implementation, while also emphasizing the importance of upholding human rights and the rule of law in Nigeria's efforts to combat illicit substances.