The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has launched a groundbreaking digital platform designed to streamline its drug integrity testing and visa clearance processes.
This process marks a major technological leap in Nigeria’s ongoing battle against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking.
Unveiled in Abuja, the new Drug Integrity Test and Visa E-Administration System (DITViCAS) integrates automation, verification, and digital certification to enhance efficiency and transparency.
Speaking at the launch, NDLEA Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) described the initiative as “a paradigm shift in our fight against the scourge of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking—a moment where enforcement meets efficiency and commitment merges with cutting-edge technology.”
Represented by the agency’s secretary, Shadrach Haruna, Marwa emphasised that the system reflects President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, aligning enforcement with innovation to reduce both drug supply and demand.
He noted that the digitisation will eliminate long-standing manual bottlenecks such as paperwork, delays, and human interference in visa clearance and drug testing. “With the flag-off of the Online Visa Clearance Portal today, we are bringing an end to those bottlenecks,” he said.
The new platform allows applicants—from students and prospective couples to corporate employees and travellers—to book drug integrity tests and visa clearances online at www.drugandvisa.ndlea.gov.ng, with results generated within days. Accredited private medical centres will also participate, ensuring flexibility and accessibility nationwide.
According to Haruna, the platform includes e-certification and verification tools that prevent certificate falsification and enhance reliability across all NDLEA formations and partner agencies.
Beyond enforcement, NDLEA officials stressed that the initiative promotes prevention, rehabilitation, and national security. Marwa noted, “This digital portal is an early-warning system designed to help individuals who may be experimenting with substances. It’s a non-judgemental pathway fostering healthier communities, safer workplaces, and a more secure national labour force.”
He added that technology will play a central role in NDLEA’s broader goal to build a “proactive, compassionate, and data-driven” national strategy against drug abuse
