By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter
THE NATIONAL Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismissed allegations of bias in its appointment of directors and commanders, calling the claims baseless.
In a statement on Thursday signed by Femi Babafemi, Director, Media & Advocacy
NDLEA on September 5, 2024, the agency responded to social media posts suggesting that top positions were unfairly allocated to Northern Muslims over Southern Christians.
Furthermore, the NDLEA clarified that out of its 108 key leadership roles, 68 are held by Christians and 40 by Muslims.
These numbers reflect a 63% Christian and 37% Muslim distribution, disproving the accusations of religious favouritism.
The agency provided further breakdowns to illustrate the diversity in its leadership.
Among the 20 directors and commandants, 14 are Christians and 6 are Muslims.
For zonal commanders, 9 are Christians and 5 are Muslims, while state commanders include 19 Christians and 18 Muslims.
Special area commanders consist of 10 Christians and 4 Muslims, and 9 of the 12 heads of units are Christians.
The NDLEA reaffirmed its commitment to fairness, merit, and equity in its operations, assuring the public that it remains focused on its core mission of combating drug trafficking and substance abuse across Nigeria.
