NDLEA digital platform simplifies Drug Integrity Test and Visa Clearance, boosting transparency, speed, and curbing drug trafficking in Nigeria.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has introduced a groundbreaking NDLEA digital platform designed to streamline its Drug Integrity Test and Visa Clearance services.
This innovation aims to improve transparency, reduce manual delays, and strengthen Nigeria’s fight against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking.
Speaking in Abuja during the official launch of the NDLEA digital platform, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the agency, Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), described the initiative as a major technological leap toward service excellence.
Represented by the Agency’s Secretary, Mr. Shadrach Haruna, Marwa said the development signifies a “paradigm shift where enforcement meets efficiency, and commitment merges with technology.”
Marwa noted that the NDLEA digital platform aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which promotes digital innovation in public service.
He explained that the agency remains unwavering in its twin strategies of Drug Supply Reduction and Drug Demand Reduction, both of which are essential to curbing the rising cases of drug trafficking and abuse.
He emphasized that the newly introduced Drug Integrity Test and Visa E-Administration System (DITViCAS) will eliminate the cumbersome manual processes that previously characterized the NDLEA’s visa clearance operations.
Applicants used to endure long queues, paperwork, and delays, but now, those challenges have been replaced by automation and digital efficiency.
“With the launch of the Online Visa Clearance Portal, we are ending the bottlenecks of the past,” Marwa said.
“This system provides seamless automation and effective collaboration with partner agencies.”
Through the NDLEA digital platform, Nigerians and foreigners can now access NDLEA services from anywhere in the world. Applicants simply need to visit www.drugandvisa.ndlea.gov.ng, create an account, and complete the process online.
From application submission to appointment booking, everything is digitized. Users can select preferred testing locations, fix convenient times, and even receive instant certification after verification.
This initiative eliminates unnecessary physical presence and makes NDLEA operations more customer-friendly.
Marwa emphasized that the digitalization process also introduces private medical facilities as accredited testing centres, expanding coverage and ensuring inclusivity across Nigeria.
He explained that such partnerships would improve accessibility and allow people in remote areas to benefit from NDLEA’s new digital service.
“The NDLEA digital platform brings efficiency, flexibility, and convenience,” he noted.
“Applicants no longer need to wait long hours or travel far before obtaining clearance.”
One of the key features of the NDLEA digital platform is its integrated E-Certification and Verification System, which prevents certificate forgery and other forms of manipulation.
Certificates are now electronically generated, encrypted, and verifiable through NDLEA’s secure database.
Supervisory dashboards enable real-time monitoring across NDLEA formations nationwide, ensuring transparency and accountability.
Marwa added that this innovation would drastically reduce corruption and enhance trust in NDLEA’s administrative processes.
“With this E-Certification system, the falsification of drug and visa clearance certificates is impossible,” he stated.
“We now have a reliable and transparent process that protects our integrity.”
The NDLEA chief further stressed that the NDLEA digital platform strengthens Nigeria’s international credibility.
The system’s background check protocols ensure that drug syndicates cannot exploit legitimate travel routes.
This measure enhances Nigeria’s global standing while preventing criminal groups from undermining the country’s visa and migration systems.
“The portal represents a commitment to integrity-driven public service,” Marwa explained.
“It protects Nigeria’s reputation and ensures that no one manipulates our clearance process for criminal intent.”
By automating these procedures, NDLEA has created a reliable verification network that builds international confidence and promotes safe mobility for legitimate travellers.
Marwa revealed that the Drug Integrity Test component of the portal will soon be extended to students of tertiary institutions across Nigeria.
He clarified that the goal is to discourage substance abuse, not stigmatize students. The initiative will promote prevention and early intervention through NDLEA’s rehabilitation and counselling centres.
“Our counselling facilities remain open for anyone who tests positive,” Marwa said. “This is not about punishment but about care, support, and restoration.”
Using the NDLEA digital platform is simple and user-friendly. Applicants can:
1. Visit www.drugandvisa.ndlea.gov.ng.
2. Create a personal account.
3. Choose between Drug Integrity Test or Visa Clearance.
4. Book a date and select an accredited test centre.
5. Obtain instant digital certification after verification.
According to NDLEA, drug test certificates are generated immediately upon completion, while visa clearance processing takes just three working days — or a maximum of one week in rare cases.
This speed reflects NDLEA’s new digital promise: efficiency without compromising integrity.
The launch of the NDLEA digital platform marks a milestone in Nigeria’s anti-drug campaign. By integrating advanced technology with law enforcement, NDLEA is setting a national standard for innovation and transparency in public service.
Marwa concluded that the agency’s commitment to modernization is part of a broader vision to make NDLEA one of Africa’s most advanced drug law enforcement bodies.
“We are embracing technology to ensure effective service delivery,” he said.
“This is not just about digitization — it’s about creating a secure, transparent, and people-focused NDLEA.”
Through the NDLEA digital platform, Nigeria is redefining how government agencies can use technology to promote accountability, enhance citizen experience, and strengthen the global fight against illicit drugs.
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