The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has clarified that the remarks made by its Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), on the prospect of exporting cannabis oil, was merely his personal view and not a reflection of the Federal Government’s official position.
Marwa had stated during a workshop organized by the Nigerian Academy of Science in Abuja on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, that the NDLEA was not opposed to the export of cannabis oil to countries that legally demand it, provided it serves as a source of foreign exchange for Nigeria.
He, however, maintained the Agency’s opposition to local consumption, citing existing laws and the country’s high rate of drug abuse.
In a statement issued on Thursday by the NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, the Agency emphasized that Marwa’s comments were among the diverse opinions presented by stakeholders at the event themed “Cannabis Oil Debate: The Path Forward for Nigeria.”
Babafemi noted that the workshop discussions should not be interpreted as an endorsement or policy approval by the Federal Government, especially since the NDLEA itself commissioned the ongoing study on cannabis oil being conducted by the Nigerian Academy of Science.
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