Nigeria at Critical Crossroads in Fight Against Drug Menace, UNODC Warns
Michael Olugbode in Abuja
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has warned that Nigeria has reached a critical juncture in its fight against illicit drugs and must simultaneously confront long-standing drug-related challenges while adapting to emerging threats posed by synthetic substances, sophisticated trafficking networks and digital illicit markets.
The warning came yesterday in Abuja during a joint press briefing by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the UNODC to unveil activities marking the 2026 World Drug Day.
Speaking at the event, UNODC Country Representative, Mr. Cheikh Toure, represented by the Deputy Country Representative, Mr. Danielo Campisi, said the global drug problem was not static but rapidly evolving, making it imperative for Nigeria and the international community to adopt innovative and forward-looking responses.
