The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has launched a digital platform designed to streamline its drug integrity test and visa clearance processes, making them more accessible, transparent, and efficient.
The platform, known as the Drug Integrity Test and Visa E-Administration System (DITViCAS), was unveiled on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, in Abuja. The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), represented by the Agency’s Secretary, Shadrach Haruna, described the initiative 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.”
According to Marwa, the launch aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, reinforcing the Agency’s dual focus on Drug Supply Reduction and Drug Demand Reduction.
“For years, the process of obtaining an NDLEA Visa Clearance Certificate has been bogged down by documentation, physical appearances, and lengthy verification cycles. With this new online system, those bottlenecks are gone,” Marwa said. “The platform automates all processes and provides real-time collaboration with partner agencies, ensuring greater efficiency, flexibility, and transparency.”
He noted that private medical centres could now partner with the Agency as accredited testing centres, allowing applicants to apply, schedule, and complete their tests from any location. The new system, he added, also features an E-Certification and Verification module that eliminates certificate falsification while enhancing supervisory oversight across NDLEA commands.
The Agency further announced that the service would be extended to students in tertiary institutions as part of efforts to promote drug demand reduction and early intervention for those at risk of substance use.
“This initiative is rooted in prevention rather than punishment,” Marwa stated. “It’s an early-warning system to help individuals who may be experimenting with substances receive intervention and treatment before dependence sets in.”
He explained that the new digital portal—accessible via drugandvisa.ndlea.gov.ng—integrates sophisticated background checks to protect Nigeria’s international reputation and prevent drug syndicates from exploiting travel channels.
Applicants can now create accounts, apply for tests or visa clearance, and receive results within a few days. The system generates certificates instantly once the test process is complete, with visa clearances processed within three to seven days.
Marwa emphasized that the initiative underscores NDLEA’s commitment to technology-driven service delivery and its broader goal of digitizing all operations.
“The war against drug abuse is one we must win for the sake of our youth, our families, and the future of our nation,” he said. “With technology as our ally, we are better equipped, stronger, and more resolved than ever.”
He called on stakeholders, institutions, and individuals to embrace the new platform and ensure its full utilization, stressing that its success depends on collective responsibility.
