The French Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Jerome Pasquier has come out to say that France will partner with NDLEA to tackle drugs menace in Nigeria.

He recently revealed this while he paid a courtesy visit to the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency NDLEA, Gen Buba Marwa.

According to him, his visit to the NDLEA Chairman happened as a result of the positive strides recorded in the fight against drugs such as cocaine, and cannabis, all within the short time that Marwa was appointed.

He added that France will provide support in the aspect of exchange of information, provision of equipment and language training, since Nigeria is surrounded by Francophone countries.

His words, “I came here with a French technical expert in the fight against drugs. We are very much willing to cooperate with Nigeria in fighting drug trafficking and drug sale.

“We have been impressed with the seriousness with which the agency is tackling the menace.

“We are ready to provide support in the aspect of exchange of information, provision of equipment and language training particularly since Nigeria is surrounded by Francophone countries.”

Marwa added, “We have received tremendous assistance in the area of training, logistics, tactical support which has greatly assisted us.”

“Drug issue is global and unless there is this type of collaboration, we can’t do more.”

“We have changed strategies and are moving offensively because the drug menace has really impacted negatively on the society particularly on the youths.”

“There has to be unity of purpose and collaboration to contain the menace.”