The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) is a pivotal government agency in Nigeria, operating under the Federal Ministry of Justice. Its primary mission is to combat the production, distribution, trafficking, and consumption of illicit drugs. The NDLEA's presence is prominent at critical entry points including airports, seaports, and border checkpoints, with a significant focus on dismantling drug cartels and money laundering networks.
The agency is structured into 14 directorates, 14 zonal commands, 111 state area commands, and 10 special commands for airports and seaports.
Overview of NDLEA 2024/2025 Recruitment
This post provides detailed information on the upcoming NDLEA recruitment for the 2024/2025 cycle. We understand that many prospective applicants are eager to learn about the recruitment process.
Important Notice: The application form for the NDLEA recruitment is entirely free. Be cautious of fraudulent websites or individuals claiming otherwise.
NDLEA Zonal Commands and Their Heads
Here is a detailed list of the NDLEA zonal commands across Nigeria, along with their respective heads:
| Zone | Location (State) | Head |
|---|---|---|
| Zone A | Bauchi (Bauchi) | ACGN. Rachel Shelleng |
| Zone B | Yola (Adamawa) | ACGN. Idris Mohammed Bello |
| Zone C | Minna (Niger) | Yahaya Aliyu Omba |
| Zone D | Lafia (Nassarawa) | ACGN. Umoru Ambrose |
| Zone E | Kano (Kano) | ACGN. Maryam Gambo |
| Zone F | Kaduna (Kaduna) | ACGN. Momodu Sule Idarhu fsi |
| Zone G | Sokoto (Sokoto) | Eigege Adamu Gabriel fsi |
| Zone H | Ikoyi (Lagos) | ACGN. Olusegun K. Oke |
| Zone I | Ibadan (Oyo) | ACGN. Joyce Titus Awogbuyi |
| Zone J | Akure (Ondo) | ACGN. Para Julius Bawa fsi |
| Zone K | Enugu (Enugu) | ACGN. Momodu Abdul Ogboano |
| Zone L | Owerri (Imo) | Ethan Sumaila |
| Zone M | Asaba (Delta) | ACGN. Cocodia Fidelis |
| Zone N | Port-Harcourt (Rivers) | ACGN. Edeh Anthonia Ngozi |
Current Status of NDLEA Recruitment Form
As of now, the NDLEA recruitment form for 2024 is not yet available. The previous recruitment exercise took place online from March 12 to April 8, 2023. Interested candidates are advised to regularly check the official NDLEA website and credible media sources for updates.
Eligibility Criteria for NDLEA 2024/2025 Recruitment
To apply for the NDLEA 2024/2025 recruitment, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Age Requirements:
- First Category: 20 to 35 years
- Second Category: 18 to 30 years
- Citizenship: Must be Nigerian with a valid means of identification (National Identification Number - NIN).
- Education: Basic computer literacy is required.
- NYSC Certificate: Must provide a valid NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.
- Height: Male applicants must be at least 1.65m tall; female applicants must be at least 1.60m tall.
- Character: Applicants must have a good character and should not have any criminal convictions.
Application Process for NDLEA 2024/2025 Recruitment
Follow these steps to apply for the NDLEA recruitment:
- Visit the official NDLEA Career page at ndlea.gov.ng/careers.
- Create an account on the recruitment portal.
- Fill in the required details and remember your login credentials.
- Log in to your account.
- Complete the application form available on the portal.
Applicants should regularly check the official NDLEA career page and recruitment portal for any updates or additional information.
NDLEA Offices/Branches in Nigeria
Below is a comprehensive list of NDLEA offices and their addresses across Nigeria:
| S/N | State/Location | Address |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abia | OLD PARTY SECRETARIAT, OGBOR HILL, ABA |
| 2 | Adamawa | OLD SDP SECRETARIAT, NO.1 ABDULLAHI BASHIR STREET, YOLA RD, JIMETA |
| 3 | AIIA SAC | AKANU IBIAM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, ENUGU |
| 4 | Akwa-Ibom | 291, NWANA-IBA ROAD, UYO |
| 5 | Anambra | ROAD 1-HOUSE 1 UDOKA HOUSING ESTATE, AWKA |
| 6 | Apapa Port SAC | CREEK RD. APAPA, LAGOS STATE |
| 7 | Bauchi | WHITE HOUSE BUILDING, MECHANIC VILLAGE, JOS ROAD, BAUCHI |
| 8 | Bayelsa | BLOCK 12, ROAD 2, OKAKA HOUSING ESTATE, OFF SANI ABACHA EXPRESSWAY, YENAGOA |
| 9 | Benue | OLD SDP SECRETARIAT, ANKPA ROAD, MAKURDI |
| 10 | Borno | OLD PARTY SECRETARIAT, GAMBORORU NGALA ROAD, MAIDUGURI |
| 11 | Calabar Seaport Command SAC | INTELS COMPLEX- NPA, HABOUR ROAD, ESUK UTAN, CALABAR, CROSS RIVERS STATE |
| 12 | Cross River | 3 HABOUR ROAD, CALABAR |
| 13 | Delta | OLD SDP SECRETARIAT, ISA ROAD, OGWASHI-UKU |
| 14 | Delta Ports Command SAC | AMS TERMINAL, NIGERIAN PORTS AUTHORITY, NPA EXPRESSWAY, WARRI DELTA STATE |
| 15 | Ebonyi | 10, ELIAS ODILI STREET, ABAKALIKI |
| 16 | Edo | OLD SDP SECRETARIAT, UPPER SAKPONBA ROAD, BENIN CITY |
| 17 | Ekiti | AKINSOLA STREET, OFF IWOROKO ROAD, OPP EKITI KETE TRANSPORT, ADO EKITI |
| 18 | Enugu | OLD SDP SECRETARIAT, VOSAN DRIVE, INDEPENDENCE LAYOUT, ENUGU |
| 19 | FCT | PLOT 1093, JOSEPH GOMWALK STREET, GUDU, ABUJA |
| 20 | Gombe | OLD BASAC OFFICE, BCJ, GOMBE |
| 21 | Idiroko SAC | NIGERIA-BENIN REPUBLIC INTERNATIONAL BORDER POST, IDIROKO |
| 22 | Imo | OLD NRC PARTY OFFICE, ABA ROAD, OWERRI |
| 23 | Jigawa | NIFOR QUARTERS, DUTSE |
| 24 | Kaduna | OLUSEGUN OBASANJO SECRETARIAT, YAKUBU GOWON ROAD, KADUNA |
| 25 | Kano | AIRPORT ROAD, KANO |
| 26 | Katsina | PARTY SECRETARIAT KOFA KWAYA, KATSINA |
| 27 | Kebbi | NO. 25, EMIR HARUNA ROAD, BIRNIN-KEBBI |
| 28 | Kogi | NO.3 TUNDE OGBEHA STREET, BEHIND GOVERNMENT HOUSE, GRA, LOKOJA |
| 29 | Kwara | DEFUNCT NRC PARTY OFFICE, KM 2, SOBI BARRACKS ROAD, ILORIN |
| 30 | Lagos | NO.4 SHAW ROAD, IKOYI |
| 31 | MAKIA SAC | MALAM AMINU KANO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, KANO |
| 32 | MMIA SAC | MURTALA MOHAMMED INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NAHCO SHED, IKEJA |
| 33 | NAIA SAC | NNAMDI AZIKIWE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, ABUJA |
| 34 | Nasarawa | MAKURDI ROAD, LAFIA |
| 35 | NDLEA Academy | FORMER SIGNAL BARRACKS, OPPOSITE LAMINGO LAKE, KATON-RIKKOS, JOS |
| 36 | Niger | DEFUNCT NRC PARTY SECRETARIAT, WESTERN BYE-PASS, OPPOSITE POLICE SEC. SCHOOL, MINNA |
| 37 | Ogun | QUARTER 07, OBA ADEMOLA ROAD, GRA, ABEOKUTA |
| 38 | Ondo | 257 ALAGBAKA GRA, AKURE |
| 39 | Onne Port SAC | ONNE, PORT-HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE |
| 40 | Osun | TESTING GROUND, OLD IKIRUN ROAD, FORMER MINISTRY OF INFORMATION PREMISES, OSOGBO |
| 41 | Oyo | QUARTER 585, LINKS RESERVATION ONIREKE-GRA, IBADAN |
| 42 | PHIA SAC | PORT-HARCOURT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, OMAGWA RIVERS STATE |
| 43 | Plateau | NEW RIKKOS LAYOUT, JOS |
| 44 | Rivers | DEFUNCT SDP SECRETARIAT, ARTILLERY JUNCTION, ABA ROAD, PORT-HARCOURT |
| 45 | Seme SAC | NIGERIA-BENIN REPUBLIC INTERNATIONAL BORDER POST, SEME |
| 46 | Sokoto | FORMER PARTY HOUSE, ALONG KALAM BAINA ROAD, ARKILLA-NASARAWA, SOKOTO |
| 47 | Taraba | TUKURA ROAD, MAGAMI, BEHIND YELWA ANNEX, JALINGO |
| 48 | Tincan Port SAC | 37 TINCAN PORT, TINCAN ISLAND PORT, OSHODI-APAPA EXPRESS WAY, LAGOS |
| 49 | Yobe | HOUSE NO. L26 OLD LEGISLATIVE QUARTERS, GUJBA ROAD, DAMATURU |
| 50 | Zamfara | SAMARA, ZARIA ROAD NEAR HOTEL GUSAU, GUSAU |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is the Chairman of NDLEA? The Chairman of the NDLEA is Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd), CON, OFR, DSS.
- What is the NDLEA recruitment portal? The recruitment portal for NDLEA is www.ndlea.gov.ng/careers.
- How Many Zonal Commands Does the NDLEA Have? The NDLEA has 14 zonal commands across Nigeria.
- When was NDLEA formed? The NDLEA was established by Decree No. 48 on December 29, 1989.
- Is the NDLEA portal open for 2024? No, the NDLEA recruitment portal for 2024 is not currently open, and recruitment has not started.
- Is the NDLEA recruitment form out? No, the NDLEA recruitment form for 2024 is not yet available.
Stay informed and prepared by regularly checking the official NDLEA website and trusted news sources.
See Also:
- Nigeria Prisons Service Recruitment Portal 2024/2025
- TETFUND Recruitment 2024/2025: How to Apply
- Nigerian Airforce (NAF) Recruitment 2024/2025 Application Portal
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