Buba Marwa appoints NIWA’s Lagos boss, Sarat Braimah as NDLEA Ambassador
- Harps on war against drug abuse in Nigeria
- (Report by Udeme Clement)
The Lagos Area Manager of National Inland Waterways Authority ( NIWA), Engineer Sarat Lara Braimah, has been appointed as Ambassador of war against Drug Abuse, by Brigadier General, Buba Marwa (RTD), Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency ( NDLEA).
During a brief ceremony, held in NIWA’s Lagos office at CMS marina, the NDLEA boss stated that Engineer Braimah, was appointed in tandem with President Muhamandu Buhari’s inaugural address, commemorating 2O21 United Nations International Day against drug Abuse and illicit Trafficking, a war which must be fought by well meaning citizens.
According to NDLEA boss,, Mrs Braimah is expected to collaborate with NDLEA in propagating war against Drug Abuse and illicit trafficking through her official and private engagements, as responsible and top notch officer of government.
Presenting the official letter of appointment and decorative pin to Ambassador Braimah, the Assistant Director, Seaport Operations, Mr Ekundayo Williams,
who stood in for NDLEA boss, explained that NIWA’s Area Manager has shown noticeable commitment in assisting NDLEA in the discharge of its duties in Lagos, hence her nomination and appointment by Marwa.
In her acceptance speech, Ambassador Braimah, praised the dedication and sacrifice of Buba Marwa in repositioning the agency.
She promised to do what ever possible to assist the agency, particularly in propagating the message against drugs abuse among boat operators in Lagos and other stakeholders within the waterways transportation community.
Apart from Assistant Director, Seaport Operations, who led NDLEA team to NIWA’s office, others were Hanatu Hassan, Charles Onojedje and Chanaka Danladi.