Usman Aliyu, a correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), alongside three other journalists, was on Tuesday honoured by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Edo State Command.
The journalists were honoured for their outstanding reportage in the fight against illicit drugs.
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The recognition was announced by the state Commander of the agency, Mitchell Ofoyeju, during the command’s first-quarter review and award ceremony.
Mr Ofoyeju said that the honour was in recognition of the journalists’ “consistent, fair, and impactful reportage” that had helped amplify the agency’s anti-drug campaigns.
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He also said that the media remained a critical partner in the fight against illicit drugs.
“Our media partners have demonstrated constituency, fairness and insightful coverage of the NDLEA’s activities, which is instrumental in raising public awareness and fostering community support.
“Today we celebrate dedication, resourcefulness and fruitful collaboration. The award recipients embody our collective effort to secure a drug-free society,” he said.
He added that the honour aligned with the recognition culture instituted by the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the NDLEA, Buba Marwa, a retired brigadier-general, aimed at motivating stakeholders and strengthening collaboration.
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In the same vein, the command honoured several officers for exemplary services across different operational areas, including enforcement, investigation, prosecution, and discipline.
A legal practitioner, Agbako Afamefune of Breakthrough Legal Consults, was also recognised for providing legal aid to indigent defendants, and therefore contributing to fair trial processes in drug-related cases.
NAN reports that the event also featured the unveiling of the command’s maiden magazine, which documented its operational successes in 2025 and educated the public about the dangers of illicit drug use.
