The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has launched a digital platform designed to streamline the agency’s Drug Integrity Test and Visa Clearance Certificate processes, making them faster, more transparent, and accessible nationwide.
Unveiling the platform the Drug Integrity Test and Visa E-Administration System (DITViCAS) at a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday, the NDLEA Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd.), described the initiative as “a paradigm shift in our fight against the scourge of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking.”
Represented by the agency’s Secretary, Shadrach Haruna, Marwa said the innovation aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, adding that NDLEA remains focused on tackling drug challenges through both supply and demand reduction strategies.
He explained that the new portal (www.drugandvisa.ndlea.gov.ng) replaces the previously cumbersome manual process that involved physical documentation and delays. The automated system, he noted, would eliminate human interference, certificate forgery, and inefficiencies.
“With this online visa clearance portal, we are ending years of bottlenecks. The system automates all processes, integrates collaboration with partner agencies, and introduces e-certification and verification features to ensure transparency and reliability,” Marwa stated.
He further disclosed that the platform would allow private medical centres to register as accredited partners for the Drug Integrity Test, providing flexibility and convenience for applicants who can now apply, schedule, and complete the process from anywhere.
“The system delivers certificates instantly upon completion of the test, while visa clearance is processed within three days or up to a week in special cases,” he said.
Marwa added that the digital system also supports the inclusion of students and other groups in the drug integrity testing initiative to promote awareness and reduce drug demand across the country, stressing that rehabilitation and counselling services would remain available for those who test positive.
He concluded that the platform’s background verification protocols will strengthen Nigeria’s reputation internationally by preventing drug syndicates from exploiting legitimate travel channels.
“This is a commitment to the Nigerian citizen a stress-free, integrity-driven public service that upholds our national image,” Marwa affirmed.
