NATIONAL DRUG LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY ACT AMENDMENT BILL
Bill · Health
A Bill amends the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency Act to enhance operations against drug crimes. It targets agency officers and affected communities for better enforcement and management of crime proceeds. This improves overall drug law effectiveness in Nigeria.
What Is This Policy?
A bill to amend the NDLEA Act to strengthen the agency's operations, including provisions on the handling of proceeds from drug-related crimes.
Who Does It Target?
NDLEA officers, law enforcement agencies, communities affected by drug trafficking, and the general public.
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Strengthen the NDLEA's operational capacity, improve drug law enforcement, and update provisions on handling drug crime proceeds.
Key Features
Operational Enhancement: Strengthens the NDLEA's enforcement and operational capabilities Proceeds Management: Addresses the handling and disposition of proceeds from drug-related crimes Institutional Reform: Updates the agency's legal framework
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Presidential assent withheld; returned to National Assembly Coverage: Nationwide Key Concern: President Tinubu objected to provisions allowing NDLEA to retain part of drug crime proceeds, citing conflict with existing financial regulations Next Steps: National Assembly to revise the bill
How to Access
Current NDLEA operations continue under existing law. Updates on the bill available through the National Assembly.
Important Terms
All proceeds of crime must be paid into the government's Confiscated and Forfeited Properties Account Disbursements to recovery agencies require presidential approval subject to FEC and National Assembly consent
Impact & Metrics
If revised and passed, would strengthen Nigeria's drug law enforcement capacity.
Official Resources
Website: ndlea.gov.ng Contact: National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Abuja
Legal Framework
To be enacted under the legislative powers of the National Assembly vested by Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution. Will modify the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency Act, operating alongside the Dangerous Drugs Act Cap D1 LFN 2004, the Administration of Criminal Justice Act 2015, and the UNODC drug control conventions ratified by Nigeria.