Tinubu Seeks Review Of Existing NDLEA 2026 Drug Laws

President Bola Tinubu has transmitted the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Bill 2026 to the Senate for consideration and passage into legislation, searching for a complete evaluation of Nigeria’s current drug enforcement legal guidelines.

The President’s letter to that impact was learn throughout plenary on Tuesday by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio.

In the letter, Tinubu mentioned the invoice was submitted in accordance with Section 58(2) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as amended.

The proposed laws seeks to repeal the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency Act, Cap N30, and the Indian Hemp Act, Cap I6, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004.

According to the President, the invoice is designed to determine a consolidated authorized framework to strengthen the nation’s combat in opposition to illicit medication.

The proposed legislation covers the cultivation, processing, sale, trafficking and use of onerous medication, whereas additionally searching for to empower the company to research individuals suspected of involvement in drug-related actions.

Tinubu expressed confidence within the legislature’s speedy consideration of the proposal.

He wrote: “While looking forward to the usual expeditious consideration of this submission, please accept, Distinguished Senate President and Distinguished Senators, the assurances of my highest consideration.”

Following the presentation of the letter, the Senate President referred the invoice to the Senate Committee on Rules and Business for additional legislative motion.

The proposed laws is anticipated to endure the required legislative processes earlier than the Senate determines its subsequent plan of action.