NDLEA Unveils Online Portal for Drug Integrity Test, Visa Clearance Certification
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has launched a digital platform designed to streamline its drug integrity testing and visa clearance certification processes, in a move aimed at enhancing efficiency, accessibility, and transparency while strengthening the fight against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in Nigeria.
The new portal, known as the Drug Integrity Test and Visa E-Administration System (DITViCAS), was officially unveiled at the NDLEA headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday by the Agency’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), who was represented by the Agency’s Secretary, Mr. Shadrach Haruna.
Marwa described the launch 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.”
He explained that the initiative aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, emphasizing the NDLEA’s twin strategies of Drug Supply Reduction and Drug Demand Reduction as the foundation of its national anti-drug policy.
“For years, obtaining an NDLEA Visa Clearance Certificate required lengthy documentation, physical appearances, and manual verification processes often prone to human interference and delays,” Marwa said.
“With this digital platform, all those bottlenecks are gone. The new system automates every stage of the Drug Integrity Test and Visa Clearance process, enabling applicants to complete procedures from the comfort of their homes.”
According to the NDLEA boss, the online portal—accessible via **www.drugandvisa.ndlea.gov.ng**—allows
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individuals to create an account, apply for drug tests or visa clearance, and book appointments at any accredited testing centre nationwide. Certificates are generated electronically once results are verified, while visa clearance can be completed within three days, or up to a week in special cases.
The system also enables private medical centres to partner with the NDLEA as accredited testing facilities, thereby expanding accessibility and ensuring flexibility. Marwa noted that the e-certification feature prevents document falsification and enhances transparency, with supervisory dashboards deployed across NDLEA commands and headquarters for real-time monitoring.
The Agency said the platform will also extend drug integrity testing services to students of tertiary institutions and other categories of individuals, not as a punitive measure but as part of the national campaign for drug demand reduction. Those who test positive will be referred to NDLEA’s rehabilitation and counselling centres for treatment.
Marwa emphasized that the digital transformation reflects NDLEA’s broader strategy to integrate technology into all its operations, describing the platform as a “proactive, compassionate, and data-driven” innovation in the War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) campaign.
“This portal represents a commitment to stress-free, integrity-driven public service delivery,” he said. “It supports parents, employers, and institutions in conducting verified, standardized, and confidential drug tests. Our goal is prevention rather than punishment — saving lives, protecting families, and safeguarding the nation’s reputation.”
The NDLEA chief urged stakeholders, including partner agencies, institutions, and citizens, to embrace the innovation and ensure its successful adoption, stressing that “its success is a shared responsibility.”
By PRNigeria
