By Cliffsimeon Akalonu
The Lagos Area Manager of National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Engineer Sarat Lara Braimah, has been appointed as the Ambassador of war against Drug Abuse, by the Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency ( NDLEA), Brig-General Buba Marwa (rtd).
At a brief ceremony held at NIWA’s Lagos office yesterday, the NDLEA chief stated that Engineer Sarat Braimah was appointed in accordance with President Muhamandu Buhari’s inaugural address, commemorating the 2O21 United Nations International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, a war which must be fought by all well-meaning citizens.
According to the NDLEA chief, Sarat Braimah is expected to synergize and collaborate with NDLEA in propagating the war against Drug Abuse and illicit trafficking through her official and private engagement as responsible and top officer of government.
Presenting the official letter of appointment and decorative pin to Ambassador Braimah, the Assistant Director, Seaport Operations, who stood in for NDLEA chief, explained that NIWA’s Area Manager has shown noticeable commitment in assisting NDLEA in the discharge of its duties in Lagos, hence her appointment by Gen Buba Marwa (Rtd).
In her acceptance speech, Braimah, praised the dedication and sacrifice of NDLEA under General Marwa, adding that the community to community approach to arresting the very disturbing rise in drug trafficking, is the best way to go.
She promised to do whatever is possible to assist the agency, particularly in propagating the message against drugs abuse among boat operators and other stakeholders within the waterways transportation community in Lagos State.
