Nigeria, June 29 -- Every 26 June, the world observes the "International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking". It is a moment to reflect, recommit and rally global action around one of the most devastating public health and security threats of our time.

World Drug Day is more than a ceremonial date. It is a national and personal reckoning - a call to action that reminds us the drug crisis is not some abstract menace. It is real. It is here.

It is unfolding in homes, schools, markets, and even places of worship. This year, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) deserves more than applause.

Under the proactive leadership of Brigadier-General Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), the agency has transformed what would have been a ...