HURIWA applauds NDLEA boss Marwa over launch of clean Beat 91.5FM

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has praised the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Mohammed Buba Marwa, for the successful commissioning of Clean Beat 91.5FM, describing the initiative as a major milestone in Nigeria’s fight against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking.

In a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Emmanuel Nnadozie Onwubiko, on May 22, 2026, HURIWA said the establishment of the radio station reflects visionary leadership and demonstrates a broader understanding that the war against hard drugs cannot be won through arrests and prosecutions alone.

The rights advocacy group noted that public education, youth engagement and moral reorientation remain critical components in addressing the growing menace of drug abuse across the country.

According to HURIWA, the launch of Clean Beat 91.5FM comes at a crucial period when certain pop culture trends and social influences are increasingly normalising and glamorising substance abuse among vulnerable young Nigerians.

The group stated that the NDLEA’s decision to deploy media advocacy as part of its anti-drug strategy represents a bold shift toward tackling the root causes of addiction, criminality and social decay.

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HURIWA particularly applauded General Marwa’s commitment to confronting narratives that promote drug abuse while replacing them with messages centred on sobriety, discipline, rehabilitation and responsible living.

The organisation further commended the NDLEA for its recent operation that reportedly led to the discovery and dismantling of one of the largest hard drug manufacturing factories ever uncovered in Nigeria.

According to HURIWA, the operation demonstrates that the NDLEA under Marwa’s leadership has evolved into one of the country’s most proactive and result-driven law enforcement agencies.

The rights group also recalled that President Bola Tinubu had publicly praised the NDLEA for the successful operation, noting that such recognition from the Commander-in-Chief highlights the strategic importance of the agency’s ongoing efforts against narcotics networks threatening national security and public health.

HURIWA stressed that drug abuse remains strongly linked to rising insecurity, violent crimes, terrorism recruitment, cultism, school dropouts, mental health challenges and family breakdowns across Nigeria.

The organisation therefore called on parents, religious institutions, schools and community organisations to support the NDLEA’s War Against Drug Abuse campaign through awareness creation and community-based interventions.

It also urged government agencies, private sector stakeholders and international development partners to strengthen support for the NDLEA, particularly in the areas of rehabilitation services, intelligence gathering, public enlightenment campaigns and modern enforcement technology.

HURIWA concluded by reaffirming that the fight against illicit drugs must be treated as a national emergency requiring collective action, sustained political commitment and coordinated institutional support.