DRUG CONTROL AGENCIES IN NIGERIA
In Nigeria, several agencies are responsible for controlling drug abuse
and trafficking. Here are some of the key ones:
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National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA): The primary agency responsible for combating drug trafficking and abuse, enforcing laws against drug-related crimes, and promoting drug-free communities.
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National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC): Regulates and controls the manufacture, importation, exportation, distribution, and use of drugs, food, and other related products to ensure they meet safety standards.
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Nigeria Police Force (NPF): Works in collaboration with NDLEA and other agencies to enforce drug laws and combat drug-related crimes.
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National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP): Focuses on combating human trafficking but also works on issues related to drug trafficking and abuse as they often overlap.
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Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN): Regulates the practice of pharmacy, ensuring that only qualified personnel handle drugs and that drug distribution follows legal and ethical standards.
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Customs Service: Works to prevent the illegal importation and exportation of drugs at the country's borders.